Major fast-food chain to expand ‘sauce-focused’ spinoff restaurant

• KFC's new fast-food concept, Saucy by KFC, is expanding to Frisco, Texas, with a new location expected to open later this year.
• The planned 2,780-square-foot restaurant, estimated to cost $4 million, is scheduled for construction between mid-June and mid-November.
• Saucy by KFC, which first launched in Orlando, Florida, in December 2024, emphasizes a “sauce and sides forward” menu with 11 distinct sauces and inventive flavor combinations.
• The restaurant features a bright pink color scheme and transforms into a “vibe dining” late-night spot from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with dimmed lights, louder music and a special late-night menu.
• Florida currently hosts six Saucy by KFC locations, with 13 additional sites slated to open, often replacing former PDQ restaurants.

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KFC is planning to open a ‘sauce and sides forward’ spinoff restaurant in Texas