KFC® Expands $10 Tuesday into a Weekday Bucket Lineup, Introduces Two New Sauces
KFC (NYSE:YUM) expands its $10 Tuesday into a weekday Bucket of the Day lineup starting May 4, 2026, offering four $10 buckets Monday–Friday: Monday & Friday 24-piece nuggets, Tuesday 8-piece drums & thighs, Wednesday 10 wings, Thursday 8 tenders.
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KFC (NYSE:YUM) expands its $10 Tuesday into a weekday Bucket of the Day lineup starting May 4, 2026, offering four $10 buckets Monday–Friday: Monday & Friday 24-piece nuggets, Tuesday 8-piece drums & thighs, Wednesday 10 wings, Thursday 8 tenders.
The brand also launched two sauces—Honey Chili Crisp and Jalapeño Ranch—and a new Boneless Bucket for One. A limited 50% off 12-piece promo using code SECRETSAUCE is available May 4–5, 2026 via KFC.com and the app for participating stores. Prices and participation vary; tax extra.
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News Market Reaction – YUM
On May 4, the day this news came out, YUM closed 2.50% below the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the May 4 session.
Key Figures
- Weekday bucket price
- $10 per bucket
- KFC weekday "Bucket of the Day" promotion
- Monday/Friday nuggets size
- 24-piece nuggets
- Monday and Friday bucket lineups
- Drums & thighs count
- 8-piece drums & thighs
- Tuesday bucket lineup
- Wings count
- 10 wings
- Wednesday bucket lineup
- Tenders count
- 8 tenders
- Thursday bucket lineup
- New sauces launched
- 2 sauces
- Honey Chili Crisp and Jalapeño Ranch
- Boneless Bucket contents
- 3 tenders, 5 nuggets
- Boneless Bucket for One plus fries and drink
- Bucket promo discount
- 50% off 12-piece bucket
- Limited-time promo via KFC Rewards with promo code
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A rotating lineup of buckets brings more variety to the table as KFC steps into "Saucy Season" with sauces built for dipping, drenching and dunking
With four different bucket meals all priced at just
- Monday: 24-piece nuggets with four sauces
- Tuesday: 8-piece drums & thighs
- Wednesday: 10 wings with two sauces
- Thursday: 8 tenders with four sauces
- Friday: 24-piece nuggets with four sauces
"Figuring out what's for dinner is something everyone deals with," said Melissa Cash, Chief Marketing Officer, KFC
At the same time, KFC is making a bold move into the sauce game with the launch of its new "Saucy Season," introducing two house-made sauces, Honey Chili Crisp and Jalapeño Ranch**. Paired with a new Boneless Bucket for One***, which includes three Original Recipe tenders, five nuggets, fries and a medium drink, KFC is leaning into how people actually eat, putting dipping front and center. Both will be available starting May 4.
The additions tap into a growing appetite for more distinctive flavors, especially when it comes to sauces. Honey Chili Crisp delivers a balance of sweetness and heat, while Jalapeño Ranch blends creamy ranch with cilantro and jalapeño for a fresh tasting, herb-forward kick.
KFC is also tapping into the First Monday in May through a partnership with The Mark Hotel. After one of the hotel's guests reportedly requested hourly KFC refills throughout the day last year, the brand took things to the next level by bringing its signature chicken and new sauces back to the property for every star-studded guest to enjoy. The experience culminated in the ultimate expression of high-low indulgence: a feast of chicken and caviar.
Fans at home can join in, too, by following KFC's social channels. If a "Colonel-coded" look hits the carpet on Monday, May 4 – from a white dinner jacket and black tie to an all-white ensemble or signature accessories like a cane or pocket square – KFC will unlock a limited-time promo of
From The Mark to the dinner table, KFC is bringing a little more flavor—and a lot more flexibility, with unbeatable
* Prices and participation vary, while supplies last. Not available on third-party ordering platforms. Tax extra.
** Prices and participation may vary.
*** Prices and participation may vary. No substitutions.
**** Only available on KFC.com or in the app for participating stores through KFC Rewards account with purchase of (1) 12pc chicken bucket only (before taxes, tips & fees). Must add eligible item to cart before completing order. Customers responsible for all taxes, tips and fees. Cannot be combined with other offers. No cash value. Non-transferrable. Limit 1 per account. Use promo code SECRETSAUCE to redeem. Offer expires on 5/5/26 at 4:00 a.m. ET.
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