KFC Rolls Out $10 Weekday 'Bucket of the Day' and New Sauces
KFC expanded the fan-favorite $10 Tuesday deal into a weekday “Bucket of the Day,” offering distinct $10 buckets Monday through Friday. It simultaneously launched two house-made sauces—Honey Chili Crisp and Jalapeño Ranch—and introduced a Boneless Bucket for One to boost dipping-driven sales and drive traffic.
1. Weekday Bucket of the Day Rollout
Beginning May 4, KFC expanded its $10 Tuesday deal into a rotating “Bucket of the Day” program, offering four $10 bucket meals across weekdays: 24-piece nuggets on Monday and Friday, drums and thighs on Tuesday, wings Wednesday and tenders Thursday. This daily variety is designed to boost guest visits and maintain value perception.
2. Saucy Season and Boneless Bucket for One
Under its “Saucy Season” initiative, KFC introduced two house-made sauces—Honey Chili Crisp for a sweet-heat profile and Jalapeño Ranch for an herb-forward kick—and launched the Boneless Bucket for One, combining three Original Recipe tenders, five nuggets, fries and a drink. These additions emphasize dipping experiences and aim to capture rising consumer demand for distinctive flavors.
3. Special Promotions and Partnerships
KFC partnered with The Mark Hotel for First Monday in May events, serving its new sauces and chicken throughout the day, capped by a chicken and caviar feast. Fans at home can unlock 50% off a 12-piece chicken-only bucket via the KFC app or website on May 4 by matching a “Colonel-coded” look on social media, driving digital engagement.