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KFC revives potato wedges and hot wings by overwhelming demand
UNITED STATES, AUG 18 – KFC returns potato wedges and spicy wings after fan petitions and social media demand with a $20 combo box including wings, nuggets, wedges, biscuits, and sauces.
- On Aug. 11, KFC announced that after five years, Potato Wedges and Hot & Spicy Wings will return nationwide starting Aug. 18, citing relentless fan demand.
- Following a surge of social media comments and petition signatures, KFC revived Potato Wedges in Tampa, Florida, as part of its Kentucky Fried Comeback initiative.
- Supporting that revival, Hot & Spicy Wings with spicy marinade and double hand-breading in Extra Crispy flour will return next week after nearly two years.
- Highlighting the fan experience, starting next Monday, fans can order a Wings & Wedges Fan Favorite Box with 10 Hot & Spicy Wings, 12 Nuggets, wedges, biscuits, and sauces for $20, or try a six-piece combo with a medium drink.
- With its sales sliding 5.2% in 2024 and same-store sales dipping in Q1 2025, KFC frames these revivals within its Kentucky Fried Comeback to boost traffic.
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