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Key Takeaways
- KFC is rolling out a “Free Bucket On Us” promotion to get fans coming back to its restaurants.
- The fried chicken chain is also asking fans for feedback to help shape its future.
Fast food offers us the convenience of a delicious meal that’s ready in minutes, and lucky for us, there’s always something new to try. This summer has already brought us a slew of new items, with reimagined Whoppers from Burger King and secret menu pizzas joining Domino’s menu. Just this week, McDonald’s brought back its famed snack wrapprompting a new chicken wrap from Popeyes.
And when it comes to the best fast food fried chicken, KFC has always been a top competitor. Its signature fried chicken and top-secret spice mix have been around for over 70 years. The chain even earned a spot in our ranking of the top five restaurants to get fried chicken from. But there’s no denying the fried chicken competition is fierce. From Popeyes to Publix, Sonic, Bojangles, Jollibeeand so much more, fans have a plethora of choices when the craving for fried chicken strikes. That’s why KFC is launching a new deal to win fans over, new and old, and it’s a steal you won’t want to miss.
KFC Launches Free Buckets of Chicken
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In the aftermath of a hit to its reputation for fried chicken, KFC is making a smart move to rise from the ashes. How? By offering free buckets of chicken. Starting July 14, you can get a free bucket of chicken with any $15 purchase. The deal is exclusive to KFC rewards members who order through the KFC app or on KFC.com.
There is one simple request from Colonel Sanders: Eat the chicken, then send in your feedback to help the brand improve.
“By listening to our customers and addressing feedback, we’ll reclaim our rightful place in the fried chicken game we started. Come back and give us a shot—your first bucket’s on us,” said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, president of KFC U.S., in a press release.
In addition to the free chicken, KFC is introducing Kentucky Fried Pickles for a limited time. The new side dish features juicy dill pickles coated in KFC’s signature breading and fried until crispy. Tangy and crunchy, the fried pickles are perfect for on-the-go snacking or dunking into a cup of the chain’s zesty Comeback Sauce or ranch.
Now that we’ve hit peak summer, we don’t blame you if you don’t want to spend your evening hovering over a hot stovetop to make dinner. Luckily, there’s a free bucket of crispy fried chicken only a stone’s throw away.