Saucy, KFC‘s groundbreaking new restaurant concept that’s designed for kids, prioritizes 11 sauces to pair with chicken tenders.
While traditional Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurants highlight chicken bone meals such as the Leg & Thigh meal, Saucy’s focuses on a popular favorite amongst young children, chicken tenders, announced KFC.
According to a DailyMail UK interview with dietitian Diana Rice, children are obsessed with chicken nuggets because they are “easier to chew” compared to other meats like steak.
KFC wants diners to adopt a “sauce-first philosophy,” where they have the choice of pairing their chicken tenders with 11 global-inspired flavors to choose from such as:
- Chimichurri Ranch
- Peri Peri Ranch
- Jalapeno Pesto Ranch
- Smokey Bacon Ranch
- Thai Sweet ‘N Spicy
- Sweet ‘N Saucy BBQ
- Saucy’s Sauce
- Spicy Mango Chutney
- Saucy Ranch
- Creole Honey Mustard
- Sweet Teriyaki
The new eatery, which will open exclusively in Orlando, Florida focuses on customization, giving customers the option to create 4,000 flavor combinations by mixing and matching.
Christophe Poirier, KFC’s chief new concept officer, said, “Saucy is unlike anything else in the market, and the experience it provides is in a class of its own,” referring to it as “a playground for flavor.”
At Saucy’s guests can eat their chicken tenders in a number of ways: served with toasted rolls, in the form of creative sandwiches, and as sides.
Saucy also offers seven unique, fusion beverages along with soft drinks, such as:
- Passion Fruit + Orange + Guava Refresher
- Hot Honey Watermelon Refresher
- Peach-Mango Lemonade
- Peach-Mango Lemonade Freeze
- Blue Raspberry Freeze
- Tropical Black Tea
- Classic Iced Tea
Its sleek, modern interior features communal spaces and live programming.
Guests can place their orders through a kiosk that includes personalized app features, like a “digital twin” or simulation of the Saucy store that uses real-world data to make personalized suggestions.
Taco Bell, which is also owned by Yum! Brands Inc., has entered the Chicken Wars, releasing three new dipping sauces specially made for chicken nuggets to lure in young eaters.
KFC advises customers to contact a restaurant before placing an order due to Christmas impacting operating hours.
