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Saucy Buffalo Bacon Sandwiches

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The McDonald's Buffalo Bacon Sandwich is Artisan-Inspired

— October 31, 2017 — Lifestyle
The McDonald's Signature Crafted Buffalo Bacon Sandwich is a new creation from the QSR brand that is being test marketed at various locations to offer consumers an artisan-inspired sandwich to try out.

The new sandwich comes with either crispy/grilled chicken or beef and has been topped with thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon along with spicy buffalo sauce and cool blue cheese sauce on a sesame seed bun or an artisan roll. The use of two sauces helps to balance the sandwich and have something of a buffalo wing-inspired flavor (hence the name) to offer a spicy yet creamy experience.

The McDonald's Signature Crafted Buffalo Bacon Sandwich is being offered in a number of states including New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin with nationwide availability not yet announced.
Trend Themes
1. Artisan-inspired Fast Food - Opportunity to create more premium and unique menu offerings that appeal to customers seeking higher quality options.
2. Bold Flavor Combinations - Opportunity to experiment with unexpected flavor combinations to enhance the taste experience for customers and stand out from competitors.
3. Limited-time Test Markets - Opportunity to test new products in select locations to gauge consumer response before rolling out nationwide, minimizing risk and maximizing potential success.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Opportunity for fast food chains to innovate and differentiate themselves in a highly competitive market by offering more artisan-inspired menu items.
2. Food and Beverage - Opportunity for food and beverage manufacturers to develop and supply unique flavor combinations to fast food chains looking to enhance their menu offerings.
3. Market Research - Opportunity for market research firms to assist fast food chains in identifying consumer preferences and trends to inform menu development and optimization strategies.
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