Yum Brands revives fried pickles, launches 5-for-$5 tenders deal; Pizza Hut franchisee converts 80 stores
KFC brings back its eight-piece fried pickles with new Jalapeño Ranch and Honey Chili Crisp sauces and offers Rewards Members a 5-piece tenders deal with two sauces for $5. Pizza Hut franchisee plans to convert 80 restaurants into retro-themed venues replicating 1990s décor to drive foot traffic and boost sales.
1. KFC Reintroduces Fried Pickles and Tenders Deal
KFC has brought back its eight-piece fried pickles nationwide, paired with new Jalapeño Ranch or Honey Chili Crisp dipping sauces, and rolled out a digital-exclusive 5-piece tenders bundle for Rewards Members at $5 with two sauces, aiming to increase summer menu transactions and app engagement.
2. Pizza Hut Franchisee Converts 80 Restaurants Retro
A Pizza Hut franchisee will transform 80 locations into retro-themed restaurants featuring 1990s décor, seeking to leverage brand nostalgia to enhance in-store experience, boost foot traffic and drive same-store sales in targeted markets.