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<a href="https://www.kfc.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=fast-company-kfc-introduces-spin-off-restaurant-saucy-2728138" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">KFC</a> is diving into the spin-off restaurant trend with its new concept, Saucy, set to open in Orlando on December 20,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/91249297/kfc-saucy-new-restaurant-chicken-fingers?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=fast-company-kfc-introduces-spin-off-restaurant-saucy-2728138" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fast Company recently reported</a>. Breaking away from the brand's traditional aesthetic, Saucy features a vibrant pink, red and orange design, a playful logo and a menu centered around chicken tenders paired with 11 bold sauce options, such as Peri Peri Ranch and Creole Honey Mustard.&nbsp;According to KFC’s Chief Concept Officer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophe-poirier-1516322/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=fast-company-kfc-introduces-spin-off-restaurant-saucy-2728138" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Christophe Poirier</a>, Saucy’s sauce-first approach gives diners over 4,000 ways to customize their meals and targets younger, more adventurous consumers with its immersive dining experience and tech-forward kiosks.This move comes amid intense competition in the fast-food chicken market, driven by 2019’s "chicken sandwich wars," which popularized chicken as a staple menu item. While KFC ranks third in market share behind Chick-fil-A and Popeyes, the chain is betting on its new concept to stand out. By leveraging Saucy as a testing ground for unique branding and menu innovation, KFC is joining other Yum Brands ventures, such as Taco Bell Cantina and Pizza Hut’s updated restaurant designs.KFC's Saucy is part of a growing trend among fast food chains exploring niche spin-offs to reach new audiences.&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/taco-bell-joins-the-beverage-boom-with-new-live-mas-cafe-concept-2728053#stories">Taco Bell launched Live Más Café in California</a>, blending specialty drinks like chillers and coffee with its signature menu items. Similarly,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/mcdonalds-franchise-creates-cosmcs-spinoff-fast-food-concept-2723161">McDonald’s introduced CosMc’s&nbsp;</a>in late 2023, focusing on casual dining with a nostalgic twist. These concepts align with broader efforts to modernize and appeal to Gen Z consumers through creative menu offerings and updated store designs.Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/91249297/kfc-saucy-new-restaurant-chicken-fingers?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=fast-company-kfc-introduces-spin-off-restaurant-saucy-2728138" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.&nbsp;Every great franchisee had help buying a franchise. Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.1851growthclub.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=fast-company-kfc-introduces-spin-off-restaurant-saucy-2728138" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.&nbsp;

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