KFC® Brings Back Fan-Favorite Chicken & Waffles and Debuts All-New Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers

Rhea-AI Summary

KFC is reintroducing its popular Chicken & Waffles nationwide after a five-year hiatus, alongside new Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers. The menu features Original Recipe® chicken paired with pearl sugar-infused Liège-style waffles and syrup.

Special offers include:

• $7 Tenders and Waffle Box with three tenders
• $7 Two-Piece Chicken and Waffle Box
• $25 Chicken & Waffles Fan Favorites Box
• $10 Tuesday deal with eight tenders or chicken pieces

For Mother's Day 2025, KFC is offering $0 delivery on all digital orders from May 9-11. The chain reports Mother's Day as one of its busiest days, selling hundreds of thousands of chicken buckets and experiencing peak online ordering activity.

Positive

• Reintroduction of popular menu item after 5 years could drive sales
• Launch of new Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers expanding product portfolio
• Multiple price-point offerings ($7, $10, $25) targeting different customer segments
• Strategic Mother's Day promotion with free delivery to boost digital orders
• Double points promotion through rewards program to enhance customer loyalty

Negative

• Prices higher in AK, HI, CA markets may impact sales in these regions
• -time availability of promotions may affect sustained revenue growth
• Delivery promotion restricted to KFC's own platform, excluding third-party services

Mother's Day Brunch Just Got More Finger Lickin' Good®, with $25 Family Meal and $0 Delivery*

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC® is bringing back its popular sweet and savory menu item, Chicken & Waffles, for the first time in over five years—available on KFC menus nationwide starting today. Juicy, Original Recipe® fried chicken paired with thick, golden brown waffles with pockets of pearl sugar, paired with sweet syrup—name a more irresistible combination. As an added treat, KFC is introducing Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers with strawberry and cream filling in a flaky crust.

"We believe Chicken & Waffles is an American icon. Flavorful, juicy and freshly fried secret recipe chicken, paired with sweet, golden waffles and gooey syrup—it's bold, it's delicious, and it's back on our menu just in time for Mother's Day!" said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President, KFC U.S.

As the dynamic duo returns to menus, KFC is sweetening the deal with a suite of wallet-friendly deals:

• $7 Tenders and Waffle Box**: Enjoy three juicy and crispy Original Recipe® Tenders, a Liège-style waffle, and Mrs. Butterworth's® syrup.
• $7 Two-Piece Fried Chicken and Waffle Box**: Dig into two pieces of our world-famous juicy fried chicken (drum and thigh), in your choice of Original Recipe® or Extra Crispy™, a Liège-style waffle, and Mrs. Butterworth's® syrup.
• $25 Chicken & Waffles Fan Favorites Box**: Enjoy four pieces of mouthwatering fried chicken (or six tenders), 12 KFC Nuggets, four Liège-style waffles, two individual fries, and your choice of four syrups or dipping sauces.
• Double Points on Chicken & Waffles Orders***: Get double points on KFC.com or the KFC app when ordering the $7 or $25 Chicken & Waffles offers via KFC Rewards.**
• BOGO 8 pc. Chicken Bucket or 8 pc. Tenders****: NEW KFC Reward Members can snag this shareable deal.
• $10 Tuesday with Tenders*****: KFC is evolving its popular and bestselling $10 Tuesday Deal to introduce a NEW tenders option. On Tuesday only, choose from eight Original Recipe® tenders (plus four dipping sauces)—or eight pieces of classic fried chicken for only $10.

For moms and families craving KFC for Mother's Day, KFC is offering $0 delivery on all digital orders to make Mother's Day more finger lickin' good. Order delivery or Quick Pick-Up via the KFC app—Quick Pick-Up orders can be scheduled up to four days in advance, making it easy to plan Mother's Day celebrations.

For over 70 years, KFC has been bringing families together for Mother's Day through its Original Recipe® fried chicken and finger lickin' good food. KFC sells hundreds of thousands of buckets of fried chicken each Mother's Day, making it one of its most popular days of the year. Mother's Day is also KFC's biggest day for online ordering and delivery.

*$0 delivery available only on KFC app and kfc.com at participating locations from 5/9/25-5/11/25. Delivery availability and hours may vary. Not available for orders placed on third-party delivery platforms. Customer responsible for taxes, tips, and applicable regulatory fees.

**Prices and participation may vary while supplies last. Prices higher in AK, HI, CA and third-party ordering websites. Tax, tip and fees extra.

***Offer valid until 6/8/25. Only available on KFC.com or in the app for participating stores through the KFC Rewards account with purchase of a 3pc tenders Chicken & Waffles, 2pc dark meat Chicken and Waffles OR Chicken & Waffles Fan Favorite Box. Customers responsible for all taxes, tips and fees. Bonus points only applied to eligible Chicken & Waffles products. No cash value. Non-transferrable.

****Only available on KFC.com or in the app for participating stores through KFC Rewards account with purchase of one (1) 8pc chicken on the bone or one (1) 8pc tenders. Free item is the same as purchased item, no substitutions. Must redeem offer via applicable banner prior to checkout. Customers responsible for all taxes, tips and fees. Cannot be combined with other offers. No cash value. Non-transferrable. Limit 1 per transaction.

*****Prices and participation may vary. Offer only available on 8 pc dark meat buckets OR 8pc tenders with 4 sauces purchased on Tuesdays. Prices higher in AK, HI, CA and third-party ordering websites. Tax, tip and fees extra.

About KFC
KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., has been serving up Finger Lickin' Good Original Recipe^® fried chicken since 1952, including chicken on the bone, nuggets and tenders. Beyond the top secret 11 herbs & spices, KFC specialties include the KFC Chicken Sandwich, Extra Crispy^™ chicken, KFC Famous Bowls^®, Pot Pies, Secret Recipe Fries, biscuits and homestyle sides. There are over 30,000 KFC restaurants in 150 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM). For more information, visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. 

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FAQ

What are the prices for KFC's new Chicken & Waffles menu items in 2025?

KFC offers Chicken & Waffles in three options: $7 Tenders and Waffle Box, $7 Two-Piece Chicken and Waffle Box, and $25 Fan Favorites Box.

When is KFC offering free delivery for Mother's Day 2025?

KFC is offering $0 delivery on all digital orders from May 9-11, 2025, exclusively through the KFC app and kfc.com.

What is included in KFC's $25 Chicken & Waffles Fan Favorites Box?

The box includes 4 pieces of fried chicken (or 6 tenders), 12 KFC Nuggets, 4 Liège-style waffles, 2 individual fries, and 4 syrups or dipping sauces.

What is KFC's new $10 Tuesday deal in 2025?

On Tuesdays, customers can choose between 8 Original Recipe tenders with 4 dipping sauces or 8 pieces of classic fried chicken for $10.