Vegetarians Rejoice! KFC's New Menu Item is Basically Heaven in a Bowl!

KFC's new menu item is "Smash'd Potato Bowls," featuring mashed potatoes, fries, cheese sauce, bacon, and cheese blend

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Nationwide launch: Available at all KFC restaurants starting Jan 29, 2024.

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Price: Starts at $3.49 with optional chicken nuggets add-on for $2.

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Inspiration: Follows the success of Famous Bowls (2006) and Mac & Cheese Bowls (2019).

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Test run: Previously tested in Pittsburgh during 2023.

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Additional offering: $20 Taste of KFC meal including 6 pieces of chicken, 4 sides, and 4 biscuits.

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Open questions: long-term menu placement, impact on sales, customer reception.

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During this time, subscribers can get a Big Fish for $2 with the purchase of a full-priced item.

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Burger King is also teasing more "big" news to come on February 5th.

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Fans are speculating that this could be the announcement of a new permanent menu item.

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