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Southern-Style Chicken Sandwiches

Jack in the Box is Testing Its Own Nashville Hot Chicken

— October 20, 2016 — Lifestyle
While KFC has already been serving up Nashville Hot Chicken since January, now Jack in the Box is testing its own version of the southern-style chicken sandwich. Although still in the testing phase, the new sandwich demonstrates the growing popularity of the spicy chicken dish.

According to recent reports, Jack in the Box's take on the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich features an all-white meat chicken patty topped with Nashville Hot Sauce, hickory smoked bacon, pickles and a slice of American cheese. The sandwich is also served on tangy sourdough bread to complement the spicy sauce.

While it is unclear if Jack in the Box will roll the southern-style sandwich out nation-wide, its take on the dish demonstrates the growing popularity of regional cuisine and the desire for more spicy options at fast food restaurants.
Trend Themes
1. Spicy Fast Food - Jack in the Box's testing of its Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich reflects the growing demand for spicy options in the fast food industry.
2. Regional Cuisine - The popularity of Jack in the Box's Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich highlights the trend of incorporating regional flavors into fast food offerings.
3. Fast Food Innovation - The testing of a new southern-style chicken sandwich by Jack in the Box demonstrates the constant pursuit of innovative menu items in the fast food industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - The introduction of Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches by Jack in the Box showcases an opportunity for fast food chains to capitalize on the demand for spicy and regional cuisine.
2. Food and Beverage - The growing popularity of Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches presents an opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop and distribute spicy and regional food products.
3. Restaurant and Hospitality - The testing of a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich by Jack in the Box highlights the potential for restaurants and hospitality businesses to embrace regional flavors and innovative menu items to attract customers.
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