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KFC® Teams Up with Mike's Hot Honey for a Match Made in Flavor Heaven

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KFC announces a -time collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey, launching February 9, 2024, on delivery platforms and February 10 in restaurants nationwide. The partnership introduces new menu items combining KFC's signature chicken with Mike's Hot Honey's sweet-and-spicy flavor.

The promotion features two $7 box meal deals: a three-piece Original Recipe Tenders and a two-piece Fried Chicken option, both served with Mike's Hot Honey drizzle, a side, and a biscuit. Additionally, KFC offers a $25 Fan Favorite's Box including four pieces of honey-drizzled chicken, 12 nuggets, Secret Recipe Fries, four biscuits, and four sauces.

To promote the launch, KFC will offer free delivery from February 14-20 on orders placed through kfc.com or the KFC app.

KFC annuncia una collaborazione limitata con Mike's Hot Honey, che debutterà il 9 febbraio 2024 sulle piattaforme di consegna e il 10 febbraio nei ristoranti di tutto il paese. Questa partnership introduce nuovi elementi nel menù, combinando il pollo caratteristico di KFC con il sapore dolce e piccante di Mike's Hot Honey.

La promozione prevede due offerte di pasti in scatola da $7: una con tre Original Recipe Tenders e l'altra con due pezzi di pollo fritto, entrambe servite con una generosa colata di Mike's Hot Honey, un contorno e un biscotto. Inoltre, KFC offre una Fan Favorite's Box da $25 che include quattro pezzi di pollo con miele, 12 nugget, patatine Secret Recipe, quattro biscotti e quattro salse.

Per promuovere il lancio, KFC offrirà consegna gratuita dal 14 al 20 febbraio per gli ordini effettuati tramite kfc.com o l'app KFC.

KFC anuncia una colaboración limitada con Mike's Hot Honey, que se lanzará el 9 de febrero de 2024 en plataformas de entrega y el 10 de febrero en restaurantes a nivel nacional. La asociación introduce nuevos elementos en el menú que combinan el pollo característico de KFC con el sabor dulce y picante de Mike's Hot Honey.

La promoción incluye dos ofertas de caja de comida de $7: una con tres Original Recipe Tenders y otra con dos piezas de pollo frito, ambas servidas con un chorrito de Mike's Hot Honey, un acompañamiento y una galleta. Además, KFC ofrece una Fan Favorite's Box de $25 que incluye cuatro piezas de pollo bañadas en miel, 12 nuggets, papas Secret Recipe, cuatro galletas y cuatro salsas.

Para promover el lanzamiento, KFC ofrecerá entrega gratuita del 14 al 20 de febrero en pedidos realizados a través de kfc.com o la app de KFC.

KFCMike's Hot Honey와의 한정 협업을 발표합니다. 이는 2024년 2월 9일부터 배달 플랫폼에서 시작되며, 2월 10일부터는 전국의 레스토랑에서 만날 수 있습니다. 이 파트너십은 KFC의 시그니처 치킨과 Mike's Hot Honey의 달콤하고 매콤한 맛을 결합한 새로운 메뉴 항목을 소개합니다.

프로모션에는 두 가지 $7 박스 밀 세트가 포함됩니다: 세 조각의 오리지널 레시피 텐더와 두 조각의 프라이드 치킨 옵션, 모두 Mike's Hot Honey 드리즐과 사이드, 비스킷과 함께 제공됩니다. 추가로, KFC는 네 조각의 꿀 드리즐 치킨, 12 번째너스, 시크릿 레시피 프라이, 네 개의 비스킷 및 네 가지 소스가 포함된 $25 팬 페이버릿 박스를 제공합니다.

런칭을 알리기 위해 KFC는 2월 14일부터 20일까지 kfc.com 또는 KFC 앱을 통해 주문한 건에 대해 무료 배달 서비스를 제공합니다.

KFC annonce une collaboration temporaire avec Mike's Hot Honey, qui sera lancée le 9 février 2024 sur les plateformes de livraison et le 10 février dans les restaurants à travers le pays. Ce partenariat introduit de nouveaux éléments de menu combinant le poulet emblématique de KFC avec la saveur douce et épicée de Mike's Hot Honey.

La promotion comprend deux offres de repas en boîte à 7 $ : une avec trois Original Recipe Tenders et l'autre avec deux morceaux de poulet frit, toutes deux servies avec un filet de Mike's Hot Honey, un accompagnement et un biscuit. De plus, KFC propose une Fan Favorite's Box à 25 $ incluant quatre morceaux de poulet arrosés de miel, 12 nuggets, des frites Secret Recipe, quatre biscuits et quatre sauces.

Pour promouvoir le lancement, KFC offrira la livraison gratuite du 14 au 20 février pour les commandes passées via kfc.com ou l'application KFC.

KFC kündigt eine zeitlich begrenzte Zusammenarbeit mit Mike's Hot Honey an, die am 9. Februar 2024 auf Lieferplattformen und am 10. Februar in Restaurants landesweit startet. Die Partnerschaft führt neue Menüelemente ein, die das charakteristische Hähnchen von KFC mit dem süß-scharfen Geschmack von Mike's Hot Honey kombinieren.

Die Promotion umfasst zwei $7 Box-Mahlzeiten: eine mit drei Original Recipe Tenders und eine mit zwei Stück frittiertem Hähnchen, beide serviert mit einem Schuss Mike's Hot Honey, einer Beilage und einem Biscuit. Zudem bietet KFC eine $25 Fan Favorite's Box an, die vier Stück mit Honig überzogenem Hähnchen, 12 Nuggets, Secret Recipe Fries, vier Biscuits und vier Saucen umfasst.

Zur Förderung des Launchs bietet KFC vom 14. bis 20. Februar kostenlose Lieferung für Bestellungen, die über kfc.com oder die KFC-App aufgegeben werden.

Positive
  • Strategic partnership with popular condiment brand Mike's Hot Honey could drive increased sales
  • New menu items align with Super Bowl timing, potentially boosting revenue
  • Free delivery promotion could increase direct orders through KFC's platform
Negative
  • -time offering may not have sustained impact on long-term revenue
  • Higher prices in AK, HI, CA markets could affect adoption rates

Just in time for the big game, try the irresistible combination of KFC's iconic fried chicken and Mike's Hot Honey

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC® is bringing the heat—and the sweet—to its menu like never before with a new menu item available for a limited time only. The home of world-famous Original Recipe® fried chicken has teamed up with Mike's Hot Honey®, America's favorite hot honey brand, to create a mouthwatering, unforgettable new take on KFC's famous finger lickin' good® chicken.

Starting Feb. 9, just in time for the big game, savor the irresistible combination of KFC's world-famous chicken paired with the bold, sweet-and-spicy flavor of Mike's Hot Honey – available on DoorDash, UberEats and Grubhub one day before the limited time offer is widely available at KFC restaurants nationwide and via KFC's app. Whether you're getting hungry at halftime, looking for a last-minute party contribution or craving a bite after seeing our pre-game commercial, KFC's got you for the big game.  

KFC with Mike's Hot Honey drops at restaurants, on KFC.com or on the KFC app starting Monday, Feb. 10 with two crave-worthy $7 box meal deals:

  • Three-Piece Original Recipe® Tenders*: Perfectly juicy and crispy Original Recipe® Tenders elevated with the swicy drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey, plus choice of individual side and a buttery biscuit.
  • Two-Piece Fried Chicken**: Dig into two pieces of our world-famous juicy fried chicken, coated in your choice of Original Recipe® or Extra Crispy™ goodness, and drizzled with fan-favorite Mike's Hot Honey, plus choice of individual side and a buttery biscuit.

KFC's $25 Fan Favorite's Box*** packs a punch with crowd-pleasing favorites, offering something for everyone: four pieces of mouthwatering chicken on the bone drizzled in Mike's Hot Honey, a 12-piece of KFC's 100 percent white meat nuggets, Secret Recipe Fries, four buttery biscuits and your choice of four sauces (including Mike's Hot Honey as an option).

"Combining KFC's flavorful fried chicken with the bold, sweet heat of Mike's Hot Honey just makes sense. Crispy, juicy, salty, spicy, sweet – it's food alchemy that's meant to be!" said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, Chief Marketing Officer and Development Officer, KFC U.S. "These new meal deals are so irresistibly finger lickin' good, you'll wonder how you ever lived without them." 

While supplies last, fans can try a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey on all of KFC's nuggets, tenders, sandwiches and more to make your KFC classics finger lickin' good-er.

"Partnering with a beloved brand like KFC is a dream come true for us," said Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike's Hot Honey. "Like so many Americans, I grew up on their iconic fried chicken buckets and it was one of my very first drizzles when I first created Mike's Hot Honey," he said. "The sweet heat pairs perfectly with their Original Recipe chicken and I am so happy everyone will have an opportunity to enjoy this delicious combination." 

Looking for a low-key Valentine's Day celebration idea for your hot honey? Skip the chocolates and lines by bringing the heat with KFC and Mike's Hot Honey! Starting Feb. 14 through Feb. 20, enjoy $0 DELIVERY on any orders placed on kfc.com or the KFC app.****

Order KFC with Mike's Hot Honey starting Feb. 9 on major delivery platforms and starting Feb. 10 on KFC.com or the KFC app for delivery or Quick Pick-Up, skipping the line and grabbing your order on KFC's dedicated Quick Pick-Up shelf.

*Prices and participation may vary, while supplies last. Prices higher in AK, HI, CA and third-party ordering websites. Tax, tip and fees extra. Offer includes 3pc tenders, ind. side, and biscuit.

**Prices and participation may vary, while supplies last. Prices higher in AK, HI, CA and third-party ordering websites. Tax, tip and fees extra. Offer includes 2pc dark chicken on the bone, ind. side and biscuit.

***Prices and participation may vary, while supplies last. Prices higher in AK, HI, CA and third-party ordering websites. Tax, tip and fees extra. Offer includes 4pc mixed chicken on the bone, 12pc nuggets, 2 ind. fries, 4 biscuits and 4 sauces.

****$0 delivery available only on KFC app and kfc.com at participating locations from 2/14/25-2/20/25. Delivery availability and hours may vary.  Not available for orders placed on third-party delivery platforms. Customer responsible for taxes, tips, and applicable regulatory fees.

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

About Mike's Hot Honey
Mike's Hot Honey, America's original and leading brand of hot honey, has been elevating everyday eating experiences since 2010. Its first drizzle on a pizza at Paulie Gee's in Brooklyn sparked a word-of-mouth sensation, creating a new category of pizza topping. By popular demand, Mike started selling his small-batch, hand-labeled hot honey bottles to visitors of the pizzeria and other local businesses. Today, Mike's Hot Honey can be found in thousands of restaurants and retailers across the country. Using only 100% pure honey infused with real chili peppers, Mike's Hot Honey's sweet-then-heat flavor enhances any dish, from pepperoni pizza to chicken, cheese, charcuterie, ice cream, cocktails, and more. Mike's Hot Honey empowers chefs and eaters everywhere to customize, create, and share extraordinary meals. Happy drizzling!

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FAQ

When will KFC's Mike's Hot Honey menu items be available for YUM stock investors to monitor performance?

The items will be available on delivery platforms starting February 9, 2024, and in KFC restaurants nationwide from February 10, 2024.

What are the pricing details for KFC's new Mike's Hot Honey menu items affecting YUM revenue?

KFC offers two $7 box meal deals and a $25 Fan Favorite's Box, with prices varying in AK, HI, and CA markets.

How long will KFC's free delivery promotion run for the Mike's Hot Honey launch?

The free delivery promotion will run from February 14-20, 2024, exclusively through KFC.com and the KFC app.

What items are included in KFC's $25 Fan Favorite's Box with Mike's Hot Honey?

The box includes four pieces of honey-drizzled chicken, 12 nuggets, Secret Recipe Fries, four biscuits, and four sauce options.

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