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KFC® Answers Fans' Calls (and Comments) With the Return of Popcorn Chicken, Reigniting Obsession Nationwide
KFC says fan demand helped revive the bite-sized menu item, which returns in three versions priced from $8.49 to $10.99.
- On Monday, KFC relaunched its popular Popcorn Chicken nationwide for a limited time, beginning July 13 while supplies last.
- Following a three-year hiatus, the item had garnered a cult following, with fans taking to social media demanding its return through comments, direct messages, and online petitions.
- Customers can now purchase Popcorn Chicken in three distinct offerings priced between $8.49 and $10.99, including a Popcorn Chicken Big Box with 6 oz. of chicken, fries, a drink, and dipping sauces.
- Fans celebrated the return on social media, with one user writing, "Peak KFC is back," while KFC partnered with Giphy to release digital gifs featuring Col. Sanders.
- The relaunch is part of KFC's 'Kentucky Fried Comeback' journey; KFC Chief Marketing Officer Melissa Cash said it demonstrates the company's commitment to listening to passionate fans.
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Staten Island AdvanceKFC bringing back crispy cult-favorite that disappeared from menus in 2023
The bite-sized snack was first introduced in the early 1990s.
·Portland, United States
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