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KFC® Drops New "Dunk It Bucket" Featuring Mashed Potato Poppers - It's a Feast Made for Dipping

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KFC has launched its first new bucket offering in nearly a decade - the 'Dunk It Bucket', featuring new Mashed Potato Poppers, available nationwide from March 17, 2025. The bucket includes hand-breaded Original Recipe Tenders, Secret Recipe Fries, and crispy Mashed Potato Poppers served with a selection of dipping sauces.

The solo Dunk It Bucket is priced at $7, while a Double Dunk It Bucket serving more people is available for $25. The sauce lineup includes Warm Gravy, Comeback Sauce, Honey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Sticky Chicky Sweet and Sour Sauce, Classic Ranch, and Buffalo Ranch.

KFC is also releasing exclusive 'KFC Dunk It' merchandise on KFCShop.com, including a mini basketball hoop, stickers, and apparel. KFC Rewards members will earn double points on Dunk It Bucket orders through April 27, 2025.

KFC ha lanciato la sua prima nuova offerta di bucket in quasi un decennio - il 'Dunk It Bucket', che include nuovi Mashed Potato Poppers, disponibile in tutto il paese dal 17 marzo 2025. Il bucket comprende Tenders Original Recipe impanati a mano, patatine Secret Recipe e croccanti Mashed Potato Poppers serviti con una selezione di salse per intingere.

Il Dunk It Bucket singolo è proposto al prezzo di $7, mentre un Double Dunk It Bucket che serve più persone è disponibile per $25. La selezione di salse include Salsa Gravy Calda, Comeback Sauce, Honey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Sticky Chicky Sweet and Sour Sauce, Classic Ranch e Buffalo Ranch.

KFC sta anche rilasciando esclusivi articoli 'KFC Dunk It' su KFCShop.com, tra cui un mini canestro da basket, adesivi e abbigliamento. I membri di KFC Rewards guadagneranno il doppio dei punti sugli ordini del Dunk It Bucket fino al 27 aprile 2025.

KFC ha lanzado su primera nueva oferta de bucket en casi una década - el 'Dunk It Bucket', que incluye nuevos Mashed Potato Poppers, disponible en todo el país a partir del 17 de marzo de 2025. El bucket incluye Tenders Original Recipe empanizados a mano, papas fritas Secret Recipe y crujientes Mashed Potato Poppers servidos con una selección de salsas para mojar.

El Dunk It Bucket individual tiene un precio de $7, mientras que un Double Dunk It Bucket que sirve a más personas está disponible por $25. La selección de salsas incluye Salsa Gravy Caliente, Comeback Sauce, Honey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Sticky Chicky Sweet and Sour Sauce, Classic Ranch y Buffalo Ranch.

KFC también está lanzando artículos exclusivos de 'KFC Dunk It' en KFCShop.com, que incluyen un mini aro de baloncesto, calcomanías y ropa. Los miembros de KFC Rewards ganarán el doble de puntos en los pedidos del Dunk It Bucket hasta el 27 de abril de 2025.

KFC는 거의 10년 만에 첫 번째 새로운 버킷 상품 'Dunk It Bucket'를 출시했습니다. 이 제품은 새로운 Mashed Potato Poppers를 포함하며, 2025년 3월 17일부터 전국에서 제공됩니다. 이 버킷에는 손으로 빵가루를 입힌 오리지널 레시피 텐더, 비밀 레시피 감자튀김, 그리고 다양한 딥 소스와 함께 제공되는 바삭한 매쉬드 포테이토 포퍼가 포함되어 있습니다.

단독 Dunk It Bucket의 가격은 $7이며, 더 많은 사람을 위한 더블 덩크 잇 버킷은 $25에 제공됩니다. 소스 라인업에는 따뜻한 그레이비, 컴백 소스, 허니 BBQ, 허니 머스타드, 스티키 치키 스위트 앤 사워 소스, 클래식 랜치, 그리고 버팔로 랜치가 포함됩니다.

KFC는 KFCShop.com에서 미니 농구 후프, 스티커, 의류 등을 포함한 독점 'KFC Dunk It' 상품도 출시합니다. KFC Rewards 회원은 2025년 4월 27일까지 Dunk It Bucket 주문 시 두 배의 포인트를 적립할 수 있습니다.

KFC a lancé sa première nouvelle offre de bucket en près d'une décennie - le 'Dunk It Bucket', qui comprend de nouveaux Mashed Potato Poppers, disponible à l'échelle nationale à partir du 17 mars 2025. Le bucket comprend des Tenders Original Recipe panés à la main, des frites Secret Recipe et des Mashed Potato Poppers croustillants servis avec une sélection de sauces à tremper.

Le Dunk It Bucket individuel est proposé au prix de $7, tandis qu'un Double Dunk It Bucket servant plus de personnes est disponible pour $25. La sélection de sauces comprend de la sauce gravy chaude, de la Comeback Sauce, du Honey BBQ, de la moutarde au miel, de la Sticky Chicky Sweet and Sour Sauce, du Classic Ranch et du Buffalo Ranch.

KFC propose également des articles exclusifs 'KFC Dunk It' sur KFCShop.com, y compris un mini panier de basket, des autocollants et des vêtements. Les membres de KFC Rewards gagneront le double de points sur les commandes de Dunk It Bucket jusqu'au 27 avril 2025.

KFC hat sein erstes neues Bucket-Angebot seit fast einem Jahrzehnt auf den Markt gebracht - das 'Dunk It Bucket', das neue Mashed Potato Poppers enthält und ab dem 17. März 2025 landesweit erhältlich ist. Das Bucket beinhaltet handgepanierte Original Recipe Tenders, Secret Recipe Fries und knusprige Mashed Potato Poppers, die mit einer Auswahl an Dipsaucen serviert werden.

Das einzelne Dunk It Bucket kostet $7, während ein Double Dunk It Bucket, das für mehr Personen gedacht ist, für $25 erhältlich ist. Die Saucenauswahl umfasst warme Gravy, Comeback Sauce, Honey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Sticky Chicky Sweet and Sour Sauce, Classic Ranch und Buffalo Ranch.

KFC bringt auch exklusive 'KFC Dunk It' Merchandise auf KFCShop.com heraus, darunter einen Mini-Basketballkorb, Aufkleber und Bekleidung. Mitglieder von KFC Rewards erhalten bis zum 27. April 2025 doppelte Punkte auf Bestellungen des Dunk It Bucket.

Positive
  • Introduction of first new bucket product in 10 years shows menu innovation
  • Multiple price points ($7 and $25) target different consumer segments
  • Launch timing aligned with March Madness tournament for potential increased sales
  • Rewards program promotion could drive customer loyalty and digital orders
Negative
  • time availability may restrict long-term revenue impact
  • Higher prices in AK, HI, CA markets could affect regional sales performance
  • No substitutions policy might limit customer customization and satisfaction

Brand's first new bucket in nearly a decade includes hand-breaded Original Recipe Tenders, Secret Recipe Fries, Mashed Potato Poppers and sauce-on-sauce

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC® is dropping an all-new "Dunk It Bucket"* – the brand's first new bucket in nearly a decade – featuring also-new Mashed Potato Poppers, available nationwide starting today, while supplies last. The quadruple-threat Dunk It Bucket is packed with KFC's hand-breaded Original Recipe® Tenders, Secret Recipe Fries and crispy Mashed Potato Poppers with your choice of craveable sauces – because more dunking and more sauce means more deliciousness.

KFC's iconic mashed potatoes are getting a drool-emoji-worthy twist: creamy mashed potatoes golden fried for the perfect crunchy bite. Customers can go big with the Dunk It Bucket or grab them à la carte (available in a five-count with a side of warm gravy).

"Our new Mashed Potato Poppers transform a legendary KFC classic into a crunchy can't-resist bite of perfection," said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President, KFC U.S. "And the Dunk It Bucket? Oh, it's a dream come true for sauce lovers—dip it, dunk it, drench it, do your thing. It's our first brand-new bucket in nearly a decade, and trust me, it was so worth the wait!"

Snag a solo Dunk It Bucket for $7* or feed family, friends or teammates for $25 with a Double Dunk It Bucket**, creating your ultimate dunk combination with juicy hand-breaded tenders, perfectly seasoned fries, crunchy Mashed Potato Poppers, with choices in the sauce squad lineup including:

  • Warm Gravy: A KFC all-star legend…gravy is officially a dipping sauce.
  • Comeback Sauce: The MVP – it's creamy, zesty and craveable.
  • Honey BBQ: Sweet, smoky and tangy – you can't go wrong with this fan favorite.
  • Honey Mustard: A blend of sweetness and tangy mustard, and an iconic tenders teammate.
  • Sticky Chicky Sweet and Sour Sauce: A balanced combination of sweet and tangy flavors including pineapple, garlic, vinegar and chili. If you love sweet and sour, you're going to love this.
  • Classic Ranch: Our signature ranch…need we say more?
  • Buffalo Ranch: A perfect pairing of the classic kick of Buffalo sauce smoothed out with a creamy ranch, blended peppers, buttermilk, herbs and spices.

The new menu items are here just in time for college basketball's ultimate tournament, so fried chicken fans can flaunt their sauce bracket and make a slam dunk pairing. Take the love for dunking beyond the KFC bucket with exclusive, limited-edition "KFC Dunk It" merch, available now on KFCShop.com. The KFC Dunk It Collection features a mini basketball hoop and ball, fun stickers, and stylish apparel such as a T-shirt and hoodie—each designed to bring the playful spirit of dunking to life. Whether you're a chicken lover or a basketball fan, the collection is the perfect way to show off your KFC pride and join in on the dunking fun.

Before the buzzer sounds, order the Dunk It Bucket in-store, and on KFC.com, or on the KFC app for delivery or Quick Pick-Up. KFC Rewards*** customers will earn double points on Dunk It Bucket orders.****

*Prices and participation may vary, whiles supplies last. Prices higher in AK, HI, CA and third-party ordering websites. Tax, tip and fees extra. No substitutions. Offer includes 2 tenders, ind. fries, 5 mashed potato poppers and 3 sauces.

**Prices and participation may vary, whiles supplies last. Prices higher in AK, HI, CA and third-party ordering websites. Tax, tip and fees extra. No substitutions.  $25 Double Dunk It Bucket includes 10 tenders, 2 ind. fries, 10 mashed potato poppers, 6 sauces and 4 biscuits.

***KFC Rewards program only available with online orders at participating KFC restaurants within the 50 U.S. states. Account creation required.

****Offer valid until 4/27/25. Only available on KFC.com or in the app for participating stores through the KFC Rewards account with purchase of a Dunk It Bucket, 3pc Dunk It Bucket Combo, 4pc Dunk It Bucket Combo or Double Dunk It Bucket. Customers responsible for all taxes, tips and fees. Bonus points only applied to eligible Dunk It Bucket products. No cash value. Non-transferrable. 

About KFC
KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., has been serving up Finger Lickin' Good Original Recipe® fried chicken since 1952, including chicken on the bone, nuggets and tenders. Beyond the top secret 11 herbs & spices, KFC specialties include the KFC Chicken Sandwich, Extra Crispy chicken, KFC Famous Bowls®, Pot Pies, Secret Recipe Fries, biscuits and homestyle sides. There are over 30,000 KFC restaurants in 150 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM). For more information, visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on FacebookTwitterInstagram and TikTok

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FAQ

What is included in KFC's new Dunk It Bucket and how much does it cost?

The $7 Dunk It Bucket includes 2 Original Recipe Tenders, individual fries, 5 Mashed Potato Poppers, and 3 sauces. A $25 Double Dunk It Bucket includes 10 tenders, 2 individual fries, 10 poppers, 6 sauces, and 4 biscuits.

When will KFC's Dunk It Bucket be available and for how long?

The Dunk It Bucket is available nationwide starting March 17, 2025, while supplies last.

What are KFC's new Mashed Potato Poppers?

Mashed Potato Poppers are KFC's classic mashed potatoes that are golden fried for a crunchy exterior while maintaining a creamy interior.

What promotional offers are available for KFC's Dunk It Bucket?

KFC Rewards members will earn double points on Dunk It Bucket orders through April 27, 2025.
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