"Introduces a new line of 'protein bowls' that are essentially deconstructed sandwiches without bread — imagine a deli tray of salami and pepperoni atop iceberg lettuce with unseasoned cucumbers — evoking a '90s Atkins-style approach rather than a grain-based meal. The chain says guests can build any Footlong into a bowl with the same portions of protein, vegetables, cheese and sauce, positioning the launch (which includes a celebrity partnership with Marshawn Lynch) to appeal to keto/paleo diners and those put off by recent scrutiny of the brand's bread. Reaction has been mixed: some social posts show curiosity or amusement (including a photo of an Italian B.M.T.® bowl), while many critics call the visuals " - Elazar Sontag