KFC® INTRODUCES NEW SMASH'D POTATO BOWLS - A NEXT-LEVEL TWIST ON THE FAN-FAVORITE FAMOUS BOWLS

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KFC introduces new Smash'd Potato Bowls and $20 Taste of KFC meal. The new bowl features mashed potatoes topped with crispy Secret Recipe Fries, cheese sauce, bacon crumbles, and a three-cheese blend for only $3.49. A $20 combo meal includes six pieces of Original Recipe chicken, four individual sides, and four biscuits.

Smash your hunger with the new bowl, available today at KFCs nationwide for only $3.49

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky Fried Chicken^® is introducing new Smash'd Potato Bowls, an abundant, finger lickin' good bowl for just $3.49.* Smash your hunger with a next-level twist on a fan-favorite Famous Bowl that makes potatoes the star, available at KFCs nationwide starting today.

Nothing beats mashed potatoes, except mashed potatoes topped with crispy Secret Recipe Fries, warm cheese sauce, bacon crumbles and a three-cheese blend. What could be better than all your favorite flavors smashed together for only $3.49? Adding five KFC's hand-breaded, fan-favorite chicken nuggets for only $2 more.*

"Now you can smash your hunger with our new Smash'd Potato Bowls, which take comfort to an 11 with a unique twist on all your favorite KFC flavors smashed together. If you like our Famous Bowls, you're going to love this new bowl," said Nick Chavez, chief marketing officer, KFC U.S. "At just $3.49, it's a comforting meal deal. Are you ready to smash it?"

Smash'd Potato Bowls land on KFC menus nationally after a successful test run in Pittsburgh in 2023. KFC's popular Famous Bowls first joined KFC menus in 2006 and in 2019 KFC introduced Mac & Cheese Bowls.

KFC is also introducing all your favorites in one with the new $20 Taste of KFC meal.** Available at KFCs nationwide starting today, this tasty combo comes with six pieces of KFC's Original Recipe^® chicken on the bone, as well as four finger lickin' good individual sides including mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh coleslaw, corn, rich and creamy cheddar mac & cheese and four biscuits – all for just $20.**

KFC customers can use Quick Pick Up on KFC.com or the KFC app to order ahead of time and skip the line to pick up their order on KFC's dedicated Quick Pick-Up shelf. KFC account holders also enjoy ongoing special offers in the app.

KFC's new tongue-in-cheek ad creative for the new menu item, "Lookin' to Smash" invites customers to smash their hunger with the new cheesy, bacon-y, potato-y bowl of goodness.

*Prices and participation may vary. Prices higher in AK, HI and third-party ordering websites. Tax, tip and fees extra.   

**Prices and participation may vary. Prices higher in AK, HI and third-party ordering websites. Offer includes 6 pc chicken, mashed potatoes/gravy, coleslaw, mac & cheese, corn, and 4 biscuits. Extra charge for substitutions may apply. Tax, tips and fees extra.

About KFC
KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., has been serving joy through its Original Recipe^® fried chicken and finger lickin' good food since 1952. KFC's Original Recipe represents the unmistakable taste of KFC – the top-secret, unique blend of 11 herbs & spices that was perfected by Colonel Harland Sanders and is still used today. Beyond bucket meals and homestyle sides, KFC specialties include KFC Chicken Nuggets, the KFC Chicken Sandwich in spicy and classic, Extra Crispy™ Tenders, KFC Famous Bowls^®, KFC Mac & Cheese Bowls, Pot Pies and Secret Recipe Fries. There are over 29,000 KFC restaurants in nearly 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 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

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FAQ

What is the new menu item introduced by KFC?

KFC has introduced new Smash'd Potato Bowls, featuring mashed potatoes topped with crispy Secret Recipe Fries, cheese sauce, bacon crumbles, and a three-cheese blend.

How much does the new Smash'd Potato Bowl cost?

The new Smash'd Potato Bowl is priced at just $3.49.

What is included in the $20 Taste of KFC meal?

The $20 Taste of KFC meal includes six pieces of Original Recipe chicken, four individual sides, and four biscuits.

Where can KFC customers order ahead of time and skip the line to pick up their order?

KFC customers can use Quick Pick Up on KFC.com or the KFC app to order ahead of time and skip the line to pick up their order on KFC's dedicated Quick Pick-Up shelf.

What is the new tongue-in-cheek ad creative for the new menu item?

KFC's new tongue-in-cheek ad creative for the new menu item is called 'Lookin' to Smash.'