# BLT Croissant Sandwiches Wendy's Canada Unveils the New Egg BLT Menu Item for Breakfast By Kanesa D | Published 2023-05-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-3 References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/wendys-debuts-new-egg-blt-croissant-breakfast-sandwich-in-canada/) & [wendys](http://wendys.com)  North American fast food chain [Wendy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-egg-blt) has officially launched a new breakfast offering called the Egg BLT. The new menu item unites the worlds of [breakfast and lunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-sandwiches-and-snackwiches) to deliver a delicious sandwich made with a fresh Canadian egg, melty cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, and greenhouse-grown tomatoes and lettuce. All of the toppings are sandwiched between two flaky [croissant buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-bacon-egg-cheese), making this item a delicious choice for morning commutes, The Egg BLT will be available during breakfast hours at all participating Wendy's locations across Canada. The sandwich can be ordered as a combo or individually and it is only available for a limited time. The croissant is rumored to have over 120 layers of flaky goodness. Image Credit: Wendy's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 16% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Breakfast-lunch Hybrids:** Fast food chains could experiment with combining breakfast and lunch menus to create unique and appealing hybrid dishes. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** The Egg BLT demonstrates that fast food chains can incorporate high-quality, gourmet ingredients and still offer convenient, affordable options. - **Limited Time Offerings:** Fast food chains can create excitement and boost sales by introducing new menu items for a limited time only, encouraging customers to visit while they can. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains have the opportunity to innovate their menus and attract customers by offering unique and appealing menu items like the Egg BLT sandwich. - **Quick Service Restaurants:** Quick service restaurant chains could experiment with limited time offerings and gourmet ingredients to cater to customers seeking convenience, affordability, and quality. - **Food and Beverage:** The success of limited time offerings and gourmet fast food indicates potential opportunities for innovation and disruption in the broader food and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breakfast Croissant BLT Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-egg-blt.md) - [Lunch-Inspired QSR Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-blt.md) - [Ultra-Convenient QSR Breakfast Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-breakfast-wraps.md) - [Cheeseburger-Inspired Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sausage-bacon-deluxe.md) - [Buttery Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-eggers.md) - [Crispy Chicken Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-blt-mcmuffin.md) - [Canadian Fast-Food Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-breakfast-menu.md) - [Fast-Food Breakfast Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-offers-2for-4.md) - [Savory Breakfast Sanwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-english-muffin.md)