# Deconstructed Sandwich Bowls Cousins Subs Now Offers a Bread-free 'Sub in a Bowl' Option By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-12-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sub-in-a-bowl References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/cousins-subs-adds-sub-bowl-menu) For those who want to enjoy a tasty sub sandwich, minus the bread, Cousins Subs now offers a 'Sub in a Bowl' option. As [Cousins Subs'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-bologna-sub) Vice President of Marketing Justin McCoy explains, the company has been receiving many requests for bread-free options. Therefore, the brand came up with the idea of a Sub in a Bowl concept, which allows guests to order any deli-fresh or grilled-to-order sub sandwich over a [bed of mixed greens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-bowl-lineup) instead of on bread. Each Sub in a Bowl comes with the same amount of toppings as a sandwich and also comes with your choice of dressing on the side. With many consumers cutting their intake of carbs, Cousins Subs' Sub in a Bowl option provides a handy, bread-free alternative to a sandwich. Image Credit: *Cousins Subs.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bread-free Options:** The rise in demand for bread-free options opens up opportunities for restaurants to innovate and offer alternatives such as 'Sub in a Bowl' concepts. - **Carb-conscious Dining:** The growing trend of consumers reducing their carb intake presents an opportunity for food establishments to provide menu items that cater to carb-conscious diners. - **Customizable Salad Substitutes:** The demand for customizable salad substitutes for traditional sandwiches offers restaurants a chance to create innovative dishes like deli-fresh or grilled-to-order sub sandwiches served over a bed of mixed greens. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Bread-free options, such as 'Sub in a Bowl,' could disrupt the fast food industry by catering to customers seeking healthier and alternative meal choices. - **Casual Dining:** Carb-conscious dining trends present an opportunity for the casual dining industry to develop specialized menus that offer low-carb alternatives and options like 'Sub in a Bowl.' - **Food Delivery:** The rise in demand for bread-free options and customizable salad substitutes creates opportunities for food delivery platforms to partner with restaurants and provide innovative solutions for customers looking for healthier meal options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sandwich-Inspired Rice Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-rice-bowls.md) - [Summertime Bologna Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-bologna-sub.md) - [Dough-Free Pizza Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodough-bowl.md) - [Chef-Crafted Protein Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-canada-2.md) - [Spicy Cheesesteak Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-cheese-steak-sub.md) - [Midwestern Cheese Steak Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisconsin-cheese-steak-subs.md) - [Lent-Friendly Tuna Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-tuna-sub.md) - [Zero-Sugar QSR Sandwich Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-option.md) - [Celebratory Philly Steak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-coast-philly-steak.md)