KFC's Unveils 'Saucy', A New Chicken Tender Concept Restaurant That Promises 11 Unique Sauces

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Kentucky Fried Spinoffs

The Colonel has dominated the fast-food chicken landscape since the '30s, but now, nearly 100 years later, he’s expanding. Say hello to Saucy, a new concept by KFC.

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What is Saucy?

Saucy is a new kind of KFC restaurant. Rather than a full menu built around fried chicken, Saucy will focus on chicken tenders and be built around, well, sauce. 11 of them, to be exact. They’ve got a thing for that number, what with that secret mix of herbs and spices and all. You can expect 11 signature beverages as well, like Passion Fruit Orange Guava “Refreshers,” Peach-Mango Lemonade, and more.

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How Is Saucy Different From KFC?

Tenders are your only option here, so enjoy a flight of sauces and take a journey. “Everyone is obsessed with sauce,” said KFC Chief New Concept Officer, Christophe Poirier in a press release. “With Saucy, we’ve taken KFC’s famous Original Recipe and amplified it with a brand-new concept that lets consumers play with flavor.”


Here are the 11 sauces available:


  • Chimichurri Ranch  

  • Peri Peri Ranch  

  • Jalapeno Pesto Ranch 

  • Smokey Bacon Ranch 

  • Thai Sweet 'N Spicy  

  • Sweet 'N Saucy BBQ  

  • Saucy's Sauce 

  • Spicy Mango Chutney  

  • Saucy Ranch  

  • Creole Honey Mustard

  • Sweet Teriyaki

Related: All 5 KFC Sauces, Ranked

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When Does Saucy Open?

Great news, you won’t have to wait long: Saucy opens this Friday, Dec. 20.

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Where is Saucy Located?

Right now, the first and only Saucy exists in Orlando, Florida, and is opening in the space of a former KFC at 502 S. Alafaya Trail.

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Is Saucy Going to be Expensive?

You’d expect some major upcharging to be going on for a new concept like this, but at Saucy you can get yourself a three-piece tenders combo with a toasted roll, fries, medium drink and choice of sauce for $7.99. That gets the Cheapism stamp of approval.


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