If someone says “Kentucky Fried Chicken” in the United States, it’s practically impossible for anyone in the country not to know what it is. KFC is a giant in the United States, and the franchise knows it. For that reason (and many others), it occasionally offers deals that are a real treat for its most loyal customers. KFC is giving away a free bucket of chicken. The chain said it has made “great strides” to improve its chicken with a “renewed focus” on what consumers want most.
The free fried chicken initiative also includes the return of the popular $7 Fill Up Combos, available for a limited time only.
What you have to do to get the free bucket
To be eligible for this offer, you’ll need to download the KFC app or visit the official website, register or log in to KFC Rewards, and place a minimum order of $15. After doing this, you’ll need to select the free bucket of fried chicken offer. It’s important to do this before paying. You can simply pick up your order or have it delivered to your door. The promotion is only available in the United States and is automatically activated upon selecting the bucket. Anyone who wants to get their hands on one of these buckets of fried chickens should do so as soon as possible, as this offer is available while supplies last.
Tan-Gillespie: “We won’t smile until our customers do”
“The Coronel would not be happy about our market share, and we’re serious about reminding America exactly who we are: the game changer with a relentless pursuit of the best fried chicken. We won’t smile until our customers do,” Tan-Gillespie, President of KFC US said in a statement.
The giant, which belongs to Yum! Brands, is developing this initiative with the goal of getting closer to its customers. Having a close relationship with those who consume your products is essential. KFC claims to have improved its flavors and customer service, so no one better than consumers to assess this claim.
According to the press release, the brand has a request for those who want to try the “new” chicken. KFC asked its fans to share their opinions about the chicken, so the ad included a link to its online contact form so fans can “help make this comeback.”
Currently, there are more than 30,000 restaurants worldwide
KFC’s history dates back to the 1950s, when it was almost unthinkable that a restaurant born in the mind of a man from a poor background would become a company that today generates millions of dollars in revenue. In its first 10 years of existence, the company had already surpassed 600 franchises in the United States and Canada, popularizing fried chicken as a fast food restaurant and achieving an annual profit of $300,000.
The first franchise opened in 1952 in Salt Lake City under Pete Harm, who also included the already popular buckets. Harland Sanders, known as Captain Sanders, popularized fried chicken with a unique recipe that quickly caught the attention of his Kentucky neighbors, then spread across the country, eventually achieving international fame. Currently, there are more than 30,000 restaurants worldwide, and the company has a turnover of more than $2 billion.
And in markets like Spain, it’s already the third-largest chain behind McDonald’s and Burger King. According to registered data, the Colonel Sanders chain closed 2024 with a turnover of €486 million in Spain and Portugal.
