Kentucky Fried Chicken announced the fast foot chain is giving away free buckets of chicken − but there is a catch.
The restaurant said its plan “Kentucky Fried Comeback” will put KFC “back on top” as America’s No. 1 chicken chain. Fried chicken, whether on a bun or in a wrap, has been heating up the competition among fast-food joints. Last week, McDonald’s reintroduced its Snack Wrap, sparking a friendly war on tortilla-wrapped chicken.
KFC’s fried chicken, made with the Colonel’s “legendary blend of 11 herbs and spices” is what put the company on the map. So following strides in operations to improve the brand’s taste and customer satisfaction scores, KFC said its kitchens are inviting customers back to taste the difference −”crispy, hot, and unmistakably original,” the restaurant said in a Monday, July 14 news release.
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“We’re well aware of the latest fried chicken rankings and I’m fired up to launch a bold Kentucky Fried Comeback and remind America exactly who we are,” said KFC United States President Catherine Tan-Gillespi in a news release. “If people can give their ex a million second chances, I hope our fans can give us one… Come back and give us a shot −your first bucket’s on us.”
Here’s how to get a free bucket of KFC chicken.
How to get a free KFC bucket of chicken
To get a free Kentucky Fried Chicken buckets offered at the fast food chain, fans must go online and first spend $15 bucks.
The “Free Bucket On Us” deal is a digital offer, available on KFC.com and the KFC app at select stores through the KFC Rewards account with $15+ online purchase (before taxes and other fees).
The promotion ends on Aug. 24th, Maria Schmitz, a spokesperson for the company told USA TODAY on July 14.
The offer must be redeemed prior to checkout, KFC said. After customers try the chicken, the company is asking for feedback through a form on its website.
The deal cannot be combined with other offers and customers are responsible for taxes and fees, according to KFC.
KFC announced plans to move headquarters
KFC is currently headquartered in Louisville, but recently announced plans to move out of Kentucky.
In mid February, its owner, Yum! Brands, said it will create two new brand headquarters in Plano, Texas, and Irvine, California.
According to a February news release from the company, 100 KFC corporate employees will relocate to Texas this year with 90 remote workers doing the same into early 2027.
This story was updated to add new information.
Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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