KFC launched “Saucy,” a new store prototype where “sauce and dips are the star,” last month in Orlando, Florida, reported CNN. “The restaurant, which ditches the chain’s familiar red for pink, is centered around 11 new dips and chicken tenders—both favorites of Gen-Z eaters who crave adventurous flavors and boneless chicken,” CNN wrote.
“As a nod to KFC’s 11 spices and herbs in its fried chicken, Saucy is debuting with the same number of sauces served in flights of four. They range from spicy, including a jalapeño pesto ranch and a creole honey mustard, to sweet, such as teriyaki and Thai sweet and spicy,” CNN wrote.
Christophe Poirier, KFC’s chief concept officer, told CNN that the colorful new concept is “specifically targeted to Gen Z.”
The launch of Saucy comes amid “challenging times for the Yum Brands-owned chain, which has posted several consecutive quarters of declines for its U.S. restaurants. KFC’s attempts at value meals and limited time offerings haven’t resonated with consumers,” CNN reported.
On New Years Eve, Dunkin’ announced a partnership with singer Sabrina Carpenter, launching Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso—"a limited-time, handcrafted iced beverage combining Dunkin’s bold espresso, brown sugar notes and oat milk.”
Dunkin’s playful new ad campaign, ‘Shake That Ess,’ celebrates the drink by bringing Sabrina’s “burst of personality and trademark humor into the Dunkin’ cinematic universe,” the QSR said in a press release.
Dunkin’ is also rolling out a new $5 Meal Deal featuring two Wake-Up Wrap sandwiches and a medium hot coffee (14 oz.) or iced coffee (24 oz.), plus new menu items like the Lava Cake Signature Latte, Lava Cake Coffee and the Chocolate Whoopie Pie Specialty Donut.
After experiencing a cyberattack last month which disrupted its online ordering system, Krispy Kreme is offering $12 boxes of a dozen donuts from January 3 through the 5.
“As we close out 2024, we are so grateful for Krispy Kreme fans, including for their patience as we experienced problems with online ordering. Now that online ordering is 100% back, we’re saying ‘thanks’ with great online and offline deals to start the New Year right for all of us!” said Dave Skena, Krispy Kreme chief brand officer.