KFC is expanding its brand with a new fast food venture that puts a fresh twist on its classic fried chicken. On Monday, December 23, the chain launched Saucy, a unique restaurant concept in Orlando, Florida, centered around crispy chicken tenders.
Unlike traditional KFC locations, which offer a variety of chicken dishes from fried pieces to sandwiches and nuggets, Saucy focuses exclusively on chicken tenders. Customers can customize their meals with 11 signature sauces, a nod to KFC’s iconic blend of 11 herbs and spices used in its famous fried chicken coating.
The menu features a wide range of sauce options designed to appeal to a variety of tastes. In addition to classic choices like sweet BBQ and creole honey mustard, there are multiple variations of ranch, such as chimichurri ranch, peri peri ranch, jalapeño pesto ranch, and smokey bacon ranch. Asian-inspired sauces are also available, including Thai sweet and spicy, spicy mango chutney, and sweet teriyaki.
To complement the tenders, Saucy offers sides like toasted Hawaiian rolls, crinkle-cut fries, and coleslaw. The restaurant also serves tender-based sandwiches, including a crispy chicken sandwich and a spicy queso crunch sandwich. For dessert, guests can indulge in treats like chocolate mousse cake or key lime cake.
In line with its customizable theme, Saucy boasts over 4,000 possible ways to personalize an order, according to the brand’s press release. Customers can place their orders via drive-thru or self-service kiosks, with the option to dine inside the bright, colorful restaurant adorned with pink and orange décor. The fast food spot is also planning to feature live entertainment to foster a sense of community and attract local customers.
Though this location is currently the only Saucy restaurant, KFC has plans to expand the concept to additional cities across the U.S. in the near future, though specific locations and timelines have not been announced.
For those outside Florida with a craving for fried chicken, McDonald’s is offering a limited-time promotion: 10 Chicken McNuggets for just $1, available through the McDonald’s app until December 30. The deal is offered weekly, allowing customers to take advantage of the offer twice before the year ends.
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