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7NEWS
2 days ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Major restaurant chain's huge move to ease cost-of-living pressures for its customers
With bills high, vibes low, and many still living at home, beloved chicken chain KFC knows that many of its customers are doing it tough. To combat this, the chain New research from KFC finds the average Aussie has turned down a night out or social event almost four times in the last three months. Coinciding with Christmas in July, KFC is bringing cost-of-living relief by dropping 31 days of delicious deals all month long and covering the rent of four lucky Aussies for a full year. 'Santa might be off duty, but KFC's just getting started,' a spokesperson said. 'When there's a chill in the air, there's nothing quite like getting together with your mates for a bit of mid-year joy in the share house to enjoy some delicious fried gold. 'However, new research from KFC finds that many Aussies are still bunking with their rents and are itching to fly the coop to finally live their best FLG life, without mum and dad killing the vibe. 'Over 70 per cent say they're embarrassed to admit they still live at home, with more than one in four saying it's negatively impacting their social life. 'And while crashing under the family roof might help save some coin, it's not exactly the gift that keeps on giving: nearly one in five have had to sneak a date in or out like it's a covert chicken run.' To combat cost-of-living, KFC is offering new deals on its app every day for 31 straight days. Kicking off the deals is 30 Nuggets for $10 on Tuesday, 1 July, followed by 50 per cent off Zinger Burgers and 10 for $10 Hot and Crispy. Every purchase made in the app enters customers into the running for the rent giveaway, and if customers spend over $30 they'll receive five entries. 'That's your chance to swap awkward family dinners and dodgy Wi-Fi for your own place — and finally live life your way,' the spokesperson said. 'Christmas in July is all about celebrating on your own terms so we're bringing back our epic deals all month long to keep the festive vibes high, plus we're giving four lucky KFC fans the ultimate gift – a year of free rent on us,' Group Marketing Director at KFC Australia Sally Spriggs said. July also means the fan-favourite Christmas in July Feast is back, complete with 10 pieces of KFC's signature original recipe chicken, 10 wicked wings, 10 nuggets, one maxi popcorn, three large chips, one large potato and gravy, and two dipping sauces, all wrapped up in a limited-edition Christmas in July bucket.
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
KFC Australia to host exclusive Mother's Day event
KFC Australia has made the surprise announcement that it is hosting an exclusive high tea event in Sydney this Mother's Day - but with a spicy twist. The world-first Habanero High Tea experience will see traditional high tea finger sandwiches ditched in favour of KFC classic items like Popcorn Chicken, nuggets, chips and the new limited-edition Habanero Hot & Crispy Boneless chicken. The fast-food brand's take on a Mother's Day high tea will be held on Sunday 11 May 2025 at iconic Sydney venue, Watson's Bay Hotel. Mums can look forward to a fun adults-only afternoon, where they will be treated to a tasty KFC spread as well as flowing drinks while a DJ spins their favourite tunes. The inspiration for the event came about after new research from KFC Australia found that 59 per cent of mums agreed that enjoying a delicious feed was their number one Mother's Day activity. It was also developed in response to another statistic finding that one in five mums wound up organising their own Mother's Day celebration every year. KFC Australia Group Marketing Director Sally Spriggs said nabbing a ticket to this limited-ticket event was a unique and original way to celebrate the mum in your life. '[W]e thought it was high time to flip the script and give mums a fun, unforgettable experience,' Sally said. 'The Habanero High Tea is our spicy spin on the classic high tea – bold, lively, and totally unexpected. It's their turn to relax, have some fun, and enjoy a celebration that's all about them.' KFC's Habanero High Tea will take place on Sunday 11 May at Sydney's Watsons Bay Hotel, with limited tickets going on sale from Tuesday 6 May at 9am AEST. Tickets are priced at $50 each (plus a booking fee) and must be purchased in pairs. The link to purchase tickets to the KFC Australia Habanero High Tea event can be found HERE . Profits from ticket sales will support Aussie youth's mental health and wellbeing through the KFC Youth Foundation and its charity partners: Black Dog Institute and ReachOut Australia. If you're not based in Sydney and want to score a ticket to the Habanero High Tea, the fast food giant are also giving five lucky Aussies the chance to win an exclusive invite. The competition winners along with their plus ones will get a chance to win an exclusive stay at the Habanero Hotel with flights included. The full competition details are listed on KFC's social channels. The Mother's Day event comes on the back of KFC releasing a limited-edition Habanero sauce version of their popular Hot & Crispy Boneless chicken. The upgraded menu item sees the classic crispy golden coated chicken served with a drizzle of blazing hot Habanero sauce. Habanero Hot & Crispy is available at KFC restaurants nationwide until June 2. It is available as a three or six-piece snack, or as part of a combo with chips and a drink. It is also included in a Habanero Hot & Crispy Boneless Variety Feast, which includes six-pieces of Habanero Hot & Crispy, four Original Tenders, six Nuggets, Potato & Gravy, regular corn, large chips, and a drink. Habaneros are a variety of chili peppers renowned as one of the hottest in the world. It has a very high score on the spice index, rated between 150,000 – 300,000 Scoville heat units. This can be compared to standard bell peppers, which have 0 Scoville heat units. Jalapenos on the other hand have 3500 to 8000 Scoville heat units. Spicy food connoisseurs regard habanero as a superior pepper thanks to its combination of spiciness and vibrant flavours, combining fruity and floral taste with a fiery heat. Habanero is often included in hot sauces and salsas - with those condiments commonly added onto Mexican foods. Despite containing a strong chili kick, habanero hot sauce isn't uncomfortable to consume, unlike other spicy sauces. Want more stories like this from the Daily Mail? Visit our profile page and hit the follow button above for more of the news you need.
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
KFC Australia announces surprise new direction no fans saw coming
KFC Australia has made the surprise announcement that it is hosting an exclusive high tea event in Sydney this Mother's Day - but with a spicy twist. The world-first Habanero High Tea experience will see traditional high tea finger sandwiches ditched in favour of KFC classic items like Popcorn Chicken, nuggets, chips and the new limited-edition Habanero Hot & Crispy Boneless chicken. The fast-food brand's take on a Mother's Day high tea will be held on Sunday 11 May 2025 at iconic Sydney venue, Watson's Bay Hotel. Mums can look forward to a fun adults-only afternoon, where they will be treated to a tasty KFC spread as well as flowing drinks while a DJ spins their favourite tunes. The inspiration for the event came about after new research from KFC Australia found that 59 per cent of mums agreed that enjoying a delicious feed was their number one Mother's Day activity. It was also developed in response to another statistic finding that one in five mums wound up organising their own Mother's Day celebration every year. KFC Australia Group Marketing Director Sally Spriggs said nabbing a ticket to this limited-ticket event was a unique and original way to celebrate the mum in your life. '[W]e thought it was high time to flip the script and give mums a fun, unforgettable experience,' Sally said. 'The Habanero High Tea is our spicy spin on the classic high tea – bold, lively, and totally unexpected. It's their turn to relax, have some fun, and enjoy a celebration that's all about them.' KFC's Habanero High Tea will take place on Sunday 11 May at Sydney's Watsons Bay Hotel, with limited tickets going on sale from Tuesday 6 May at 9am AEST. Tickets are priced at $50 each (plus a booking fee) and must be purchased in pairs. The link to purchase tickets to the KFC Australia Habanero High Tea event can be found HERE. Profits from ticket sales will support Aussie youth's mental health and wellbeing through the KFC Youth Foundation and its charity partners: Black Dog Institute and ReachOut Australia. If you're not based in Sydney and want to score a ticket to the Habanero High Tea, the fast food giant are also giving five lucky Aussies the chance to win an exclusive invite. The competition winners along with their plus ones will get a chance to win an exclusive stay at the Habanero Hotel with flights included. The full competition details are listed on KFC's social channels. The Mother's Day event comes on the back of KFC releasing a limited-edition Habanero sauce version of their popular Hot & Crispy Boneless chicken. The upgraded menu item sees the classic crispy golden coated chicken served with a drizzle of blazing hot Habanero sauce. Habanero Hot & Crispy is available at KFC restaurants nationwide until June 2. It is available as a three or six-piece snack, or as part of a combo with chips and a drink. It is also included in a Habanero Hot & Crispy Boneless Variety Feast, which includes six-pieces of Habanero Hot & Crispy, four Original Tenders, six Nuggets, Potato & Gravy, regular corn, large chips, and a drink. Habaneros are a variety of chili peppers renowned as one of the hottest in the world. It has a very high score on the spice index, rated between 150,000 – 300,000 Scoville heat units. This can be compared to standard bell peppers, which have 0 Scoville heat units. Jalapenos on the other hand have 3500 to 8000 Scoville heat units. Spicy food connoisseurs regard habanero as a superior pepper thanks to its combination of spiciness and vibrant flavours, combining fruity and floral taste with a fiery heat. Habanero is often included in hot sauces and salsas - with those condiments commonly added onto Mexican foods. Despite containing a strong chili kick, habanero hot sauce isn't uncomfortable to consume, unlike other spicy sauces.
Daily Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
‘World first' KFC item lands in Australia
Don't miss out on the headlines from Eat. Followed categories will be added to My News. A popular fried chicken brand has released a 'world first' for its Australian customers, after the original version quickly became a fan favourite. KFC released its brand new Habanero Hot & Crispy range on Tuesday, April 22. It is the boneless chicken of the original, with a Habanero drizzle on top. Australians will be the first to try the twist on the beloved item. 'Heat fiends, get ready to experience the ultimate Habanero High, because Aussie KFC fans are the first in the world to try Habanero Hot & Crispy,' a KFC spokesperson told 'Featuring our signature crispy breading and loaded with our latest blazing Habanero sauce, this full-throttle feed will set mouths and hearts ablaze.' KFC has released a twist on Hot and Crispy. Picture: Supplied It will only be available until June 2. Australians can get the Habanero Hot & Crispy in a three or six-piece snack, or as a combo with chips and a drink. There is also the Habanero Hot & Crispy Boneless Variety Feast. It includes six-pieces of Habanero Hot & Crispy, six nuggets, four Original Tenders, potato and gravy, corn, a large chips and a drink. KFC's Hot & Crispy Boneless chicken first made its debut on the menu in 2021. In 2022, it became a permanent addition to stores in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. States such as Queensland, Western Australia and Northern Territory already enjoyed Hot & Crispy chicken year-round. Sally Spriggs, CMO at KFC Australia, said at the time: 'We're thrilled to be bringing back our fan-favourite Hot & Crispy Boneless. It now has a Habanero sauce. Picture: Supplied 'Aussies went crazy for it when we introduced it for a limited- time in 2021. We knew we had to bring it back, and this time it will be a permanent menu item in some states. 'So you can head down to your local restaurant and treat yourself to some Hot & Crispy Boneless anytime of the year!' KFC is always introducing limited edition items, introducing Zinger Nachos from February 25 to March 24. The item featured corn chips, a Zinger fillet, guacamole and tomato salsa, as well as nacho cheese sauce on top. It could be purchased as a stand alone item or as part of a combo with chips and a drink. Originally published as 'World first' KFC item lands in Australia
Herald Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
‘World first' KFC item lands in Australia
Don't miss out on the headlines from Eat. Followed categories will be added to My News. A popular fried chicken brand has released a 'world first' for its Australian customers, after the original version quickly became a fan favourite. KFC released its brand new Habanero Hot & Crispy range on Tuesday, April 22. It is the boneless chicken of the original, with a Habanero drizzle on top. Australians will be the first to try the twist on the beloved item. 'Heat fiends, get ready to experience the ultimate Habanero High, because Aussie KFC fans are the first in the world to try Habanero Hot & Crispy,' a KFC spokesperson told 'Featuring our signature crispy breading and loaded with our latest blazing Habanero sauce, this full-throttle feed will set mouths and hearts ablaze.' KFC has released a twist on Hot and Crispy. Picture: Supplied It will only be available until May 6. Australians can get the Habanero Hot & Crispy in a three or six-piece snack, or as a combo with chips and a drink. There is also the Habanero Hot & Crispy Boneless Variety Feast. It includes six-pieces of Habanero Hot & Crispy, six nuggets, four Original Tenders, potato and gravy, corn, a large chips and a drink. KFC's Hot & Crispy Boneless chicken first made its debut on the menu in 2021. In 2022, it became a permanent addition to stores in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. States such as Queensland, Western Australia and Northern Territory already enjoyed Hot & Crispy chicken year-round. Sally Spriggs, CMO at KFC Australia, said at the time: 'We're thrilled to be bringing back our fan-favourite Hot & Crispy Boneless. It now has a Habanero sauce. Picture: Supplied 'Aussies went crazy for it when we introduced it for a limited- time in 2021. We knew we had to bring it back, and this time it will be a permanent menu item in some states. 'So you can head down to your local restaurant and treat yourself to some Hot & Crispy Boneless anytime of the year!' KFC is always introducing limited edition items, introducing Zinger Nachos from February 25 to March 24. The item featured corn chips, a Zinger fillet, guacamole and tomato salsa, as well as nacho cheese sauce on top. It could be purchased as a stand alone item or as part of a combo with chips and a drink. Originally published as 'World first' KFC item lands in Australia
