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KFC is bringing back a fan-favorite menu item — this time, in 3 flavors
KFC brought back a fan-favorite menu item on Nov. 12: Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps. The returning menu item was introduced for a limited time earlier this year and is now being offered nationwide at the cost of two wraps for $5. And this time, the two returning wraps are bringing a new flavor with them. The […]
Taco Bell is testing Breakfast Tater Tots
The Breakfast Tater Tots debuted last week in Chicago. These tots are a breakfast version of nachos, with tater tots replacing chips. The plate of hot crispy tater tots is topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, or sausage, and loads of melted cheese. The Breakfast Tater Tots should be a slam-dunk winner. The tots arrived November 16 at 136 […]
KFC Debuts New Holiday Bucket Design
With the holidays just around the corner, KFC is serving up extra joy this season with a new holiday bucket design and matching holiday merch collection. We are also serving up two new menu items to make holiday celebrations Extra Crispy. Since the 1960s, KFC restaurants around the world have created unique, holiday-themed buckets to […]
Taco Bell is gaining ground as people look to save on food
In the US, Taco Bell is seeing 2-3% growth in the number of orders “across all income levels,” said David Gibbs, CEO of Taco Bell’s parent company Yum Brands, during an analyst call Wednesday November 1st discussing the company’s third quarter financial results. “So our stores in lower-income trade areas are performing well … just […]
Jamal Murray Gets His Own Meal at KFC
It has been a winning year for KFC Chicken Nuggets and STARRY, PepsiCo’s crisp, refreshing, lemon-lime flavored soda. To celebrate, the pair are teaming up to recognize basketball star Jamal Murray’s championship, to relaunch the Jamal Murray Meal at KFC, and offer 27 leather jackets – a homage to Jamal’s jersey number – to loyal […]
Taco Bell: The Fastest Drive-Thru in America
For the third consecutive year, Taco Bell was the fastest quick-service drive-thru in America, according to the QSR Drive-Thru Report. This go-around, it clocked a total time of 278.84 seconds, a pretty sizable gap from Carl’s Jr.’s No. 2 result of 303.74. Taco Bell was also the pack leader in average service time at 205.35 seconds, […]
Free taco from Taco Bell during the World Series
Taco Bell in partnership with MLB announced the return of its “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco” promo for baseball’s World Series, which starts on Oct. 27. The first player to steal a base will be dubbed this year’s “Taco Hero,” scoring free tacos for Taco Bell Rewards Members nationwide. There will also be the […]
KFC tests a new bowl, focus on attracting younger consumers
KFC is testing Smash’d Potato Bowls in Pittsburgh for a limited time. The bowls include KFC’s Secret Recipe Fries, mashed potatoes with a warm cheese sauce, bacon crumbles, and a three-cheese blend, and are available for $3.49. Customers can also add KFC’s new nuggets to the Smash’d Potato Bowl for $5.49. The nuggets were introduced in […]