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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
KFC brings back potato wedges nationwide after five-year absence
KFC will reintroduce potato wedges to its US menu nationwide on August 18, alongside the return of Hot & Spicy Wings. The move follows strong customer demand and a successful test launch earlier this year in Tampa, Florida KFC announced it will bring back potato wedges nationwide on August 18 after a five-year absence. The company said the decision follows strong customer demand and feedback during a limited test earlier this year. 'Wedge-lovers, we heard you, and we agree it's been five long years without wedges. But the wait is over,' said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President, KFC US, in a written statement. 'This isn't just a nostalgic nod. It's an example of how we're turning feedback into action as we chart our Kentucky Fried Comeback, a bold, brand-wide rally to give people more reasons to fall in love with us all over again.' Also read: KFC Australia launches Zinger Kebab nationwide for limited timeJoining potato wedges on the national menu are KFC's Hot & Spicy Wings. According to the company, the wings are prepared with a spicy marinade and double hand-breading in KFC's Extra Crispy flour, offering 'just the right amount of kick' and pairing with the 'crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside wedges.'Prices and participation for both menu items will vary by location, and the products will be available while supplies last. KFC removed potato wedges from its US menu in 2020. Earlier this year, the company reintroduced them for a two-week test in five Tampa, Florida, restaurants. 'Many factors go into selecting test markets, including representation of national QSR consumer trends for gauging customer feedback,' a KFC spokesperson said in an email to Southern Living at the company said any nationwide rollout would depend on the success of the Tampa test. In March 2025, a KFC spokesperson said potato wedges were among the chain's most requested items. 'Fans have been demanding and petitioning for them to return for five years,' the spokesperson stated.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
KFC brings back potato wedges nationwide after five-year absence
KFC announced it will bring back potato wedges nationwide on August 18 after a five-year absence. The company said the decision follows strong customer demand and feedback during a limited test earlier this year. 'Wedge-lovers, we heard you, and we agree it's been five long years without wedges. But the wait is over,' said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President, KFC US, in a written statement. 'This isn't just a nostalgic nod. It's an example of how we're turning feedback into action as we chart our Kentucky Fried Comeback , a bold, brand-wide rally to give people more reasons to fall in love with us all over again.' Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Also read: KFC Australia launches Zinger Kebab nationwide for limited time by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: 1 simple trick to get all TV channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo Joining potato wedges on the national menu are KFC's Hot & Spicy Wings. According to the company, the wings are prepared with a spicy marinade and double hand-breading in KFC's Extra Crispy flour, offering 'just the right amount of kick' and pairing with the 'crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside wedges.' Prices and participation for both menu items will vary by location, and the products will be available while supplies last. Live Events KFC removed potato wedges from its US menu in 2020. Earlier this year, the company reintroduced them for a two-week test in five Tampa, Florida, restaurants. 'Many factors go into selecting test markets, including representation of national QSR consumer trends for gauging customer feedback,' a KFC spokesperson said in an email to Southern Living at the time. The company said any nationwide rollout would depend on the success of the Tampa test. In March 2025, a KFC spokesperson said potato wedges were among the chain's most requested items. 'Fans have been demanding and petitioning for them to return for five years,' the spokesperson stated.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
This Is Officially The Unhealthiest Fast Food Chain In America Right Now
Every once in a while, hitting up the drive-thru or ordering your favorite indulgence from a fast food chain just slaps. A late-night cheeseburger and fries (obviously dipped in ice cream) is basically the stuff of dreams. Of course, I try to relegate myself to only a few treats a year (something that's become progressively harder as an editor at Delish). Fast food doesn't have a particularly healthy rap, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it from time to time. However, some chains are worse offenders than others. World Atlas to the rescue! The site set out to find the unhealthiest fast food in America by reviewing "nutrition data, menu gimmicks, and marketing tactics at major chains," to determine the biggest offenders—and the results might surprise you. According to World Atlas, the top 10 unhealthiest options "routinely serve meals that can eclipse daily calorie limits in a single sitting while encouraging visits through bargain pricing and around-the-clock service." Sitting pretty at the top of the list? Wendy's. Both the chain's burgers and beloved Frostys are calorie-dense, with some of its promotional meals exceeding daily calorie, sodium, and fat recommendations in one fell swoop. But how did the rest of America's most iconic chains fare? Well, you can feel relatively good if you're a devout fan of Burger King, Shake Shack, or Arby's, which didn't make it to the top 10. Here's how the rest shook out. Top Ten Unhealthiest Fast Food Chains In America Wendy's: The Triple Baconator meal clocks in at over 2,000 calories, and the chain's deals and late-night hours encourage frequent overindulgence. Sonic: With massive portions and sugary drinks, like the 44-ounce Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Master Shake, Sonic packs an alarming calorie and sugar punch. Taco Bell: Its loaded burritos and combos sneak in sky-high calorie and sodium levels. Dairy Queen: Blizzards and fried combo baskets often push a single meal past the 2,000-calorie mark. KFC: A three-piece Extra Crispy combo delivers about a full day's worth of salt, saturated fat, and calories in one go. Quiznos: Oversized subs like the Classic Italian hit about 1,300 calories and pack in excessive sodium, making it a heavy nutritional load. McDonald's: A standard Big Mac meal can hit 1,300 calories, thanks to its fries and soda pairings. Smashburger: Stacked burgers like the BBQ Bacon Cheddar burger, plus decadent shakes, make this chain a caloric heavyweight. Little Caesars: One pepperoni pizza—marketed as an everyday meal—can supply more calories and salt than most people should consume in a day. Chick-fil-A: Meals like the fried chicken sandwich with waffle fries quietly deliver major calorie counts, but not as high as others on this list. You Might Also Like Insanely Easy Weeknight Dinners To Try This Week 29 Insanely Delicious Vodka Cocktails Solve the daily Crossword
