KFC is a fast food company specializing in fried delights and has been around for nearly an entire century, so it's understandable that during this time some pretty bizarre KFC innovations have come about. This list of KFC oddities outlines just some of the many brave, bold and flat out strange experiments this 83-year-old fried food company underwent.
Featuring everything from Japanese promotional adds that see Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Sanders dressed like Goku from Dragon Ball Z to custom designed porcelain KFC-themed dinner plates, it's obvious that this fast food chain has been subject to some adverse changes over the years.
With company globalization still underway, there's no telling where or what you might see KFC doing next.
12 KFC Calamities
From Globalization Plans to Eco Fast Food Chains, KFC Innovations Have No Bounds:
Brandon Bastaldo — Mar 24, 2013 — World
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Eco Fast Food Chains
KFC Green Indianapolis Aims for LEED Architectural Certification
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Fried Chicken Potato Crisps
The KFC Chicken Flavored Chips are a Savory Dish Without the Meat
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Social Media Food Spoofs
This New KFC Ad is a Familiarly Funny Way to "Like" Your Meal
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Fast Food Chicken Wars
KFC Original Recipe Bites Are a Contender to McDonald's McBites
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Anime Fast Food Sculptures
KFC's Goku Colonel Sanders Statues Promote the New DBZ Movie
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Rats At KFC-Taco Bell, NYC Wreak Havoc For Yum
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Porcelain Fast Food Plates
Alejo Malia Renders Concept Dishware for Popular Quick Meal Shops
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Sweet Seafood Snacks
KFC Singapore's 'Fish Donuts' Are Modeled After Confectionery Desserts
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Fast Food Scavenger Hunts
KFC $20,000 Secret Santa "So Good" Campaign Spreads Joy
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Sustainable Packaging Campaigns
Kentucky Fried Forests Demands that KFC Saves Trees
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Presidential Fast Food Joints
Obama Fried Chicken Serves Chicken with a Side Order of Controversy
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Globalizing KFC
Ramadan Marketing In The Gulf
Related Ideas
Limited-Time Pickle Menus
The KFC Pickled Menu Features Items Like Pickle Pepsi
Fried Chicken-Flavored Jellybeans
The Colonel's Favorite Jellybeans Were Made by Frankford Candy
Reimagined Fast Food Mascots
Hello Kitty and McDonald's Join on Refreshed Mascot Characters
On-the-Go QSR Chicken Pies
The KFC Handheld Pot Pie is Being Tested in Select Markets
Flavorful Loaded Bowls
Flavor-Packed Bowls Return to KFC with Exciting New Options
AI-Generated Recipe Challenges
KFC vs AI Pitted an Original Recipe Against Fried Chicken Recipes
Fried Chicken Fashion Accessories
Loungefly Collaborated on Officially Licensed KFC Products
Fried Chicken-Inspired Accessories
KFC and Loungefly Join Forces on a Collection of Themed Goods
Indulgent QSR Refreshment Ranges
The KFC KWENCH Drinks Come in a Wide Range of Options
Show-Inspired Pink Tonal Sandwiches
KFC and Netflix Drop a Menu Inspired by Squid Games
Pickle-Packed Fried Chicken Menus
The KFC Pickle Menu is Packed with Tangy Flavor
Nostalgic Adult QSR Meals
McDonald's McDonaldland Meal Revives a Classic Marketing Campaign
Global Flavor Collections
The World Heist Menu from Mcdonald’s Unveils Global Favoritesin the Uk
Custom QSR Fashion
The KFC Tailor Made Couture Turns Fried Chicken Texture into Wearable Design
Sci-Fi Show QSR Meals
The Mcdonald's x Stranger Things Menu Introduces Collectible Figures
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Creamy Citrus QSR Sodas
Mountain Dew Sweet Lightning Peaches & Cream Soda is Only at KFC
Value-Oriented Menu Lineups
KFC's Value Feast Lineup Delivers Substantial Savings
Sci-Fi Fast Food Meals
KFC x Stranger Things Reimagines the Brand as Hawkins Fried Chicken
Mythical Fast-Food Collabs
McDonald’s China Black Myth Wukong Menu Launches in 14 Cities
Branded QSR Gravy Gelatos
KFC and Hackney Gelato Partnered for the Gravy Gelato
Fried Chicken-Flavored Toothpastes
The Hismile x KFC Collection Sets a New Standard for Oral Care
Blind Box QSR Collectibles
KFC Thailand Created a Celebratory Baby Sanders Collection of Toys
Pickle-Filled Puffer Jackets
KFC's Pickle Puffer is Loaded with Real Pickle Juice and Gherkins
QSR-Inspired Meal Kits
Rustlers' Frozen Meal Kits Feed One or Two People in Minutes
Hand-Shaped Forks
KFC's Finger Lickin’ Fork Makes It Easier to Enjoy Rice Bowls Without the Mess
Fried Chicken Vending Machines
KFC Australia is Launching the Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy
Chicken-Flavored Toothpastes
Hismile's Kentucky Fried Chicken Toothpaste is Real & Ready to Buy
Sauce-Loaded Fries
KFC is Launching Its First-Ever Dirty Loaded Fries for a Limited Time
Human Hand-Resembling Forks
KFC Works with Sam Ozanne on the Finger Lickin Fork Design
Korean Cuisine QSR Bowls
The KFC Korean BBQ Bowls Come in Two Varieties
Cheese Sauce Chicken Burgers
The KFC Cheesy Melt Burger Showcases the Hot Cheese Sauce
Co-Created Saucy Bites
KFC x CarryMinati Saucy Popcorn Was Made by and for Gen Z
Korean-Themed Menu Expansions
Shake Shack Unveils a New Menu with Korean Flavors
Anime Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Canada Launches a ONE PIECE-Themed Menu and Experience.
Imperfect Cooking Campaigns
Knorr's #EffortIsEverything Campaign Celebrates Kitchen Mishaps
Chicken Wing QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Australia and Wieden+Kennedy Launch a New Chicken Campaign
Modern Hustle-Inspired Food Campaigns
StarKist Co. Positions Itself as Fuel for the Modern Hustle
Silly Restaurant Chain Ads
German Doner Kebab Brings Bold Flavors and Quirky Ads to America
Snackable Potato Bites
KFC Mashed Potato Poppers are Crispy, Creamy and Made for Dipping
Limited Chef QSR Menus
KFC Canada Matty Matheson Menu Debuts New Collaborative Items
Multi-Person Meal Bundles
KFC Launches the New Family Feasts in Time for Father's Day
Football-Inspired Fast-Food Packaging
Bojangles Has Unveiled Its 2025 Big Bo Box Lineup
Festival-Inspired School Dining Programs
Chartwells K12 Has Launched Foodie Fest
Fan-Favorite Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Taco Bell is Reintroducing Its Crispy Chicken Nuggets in April
Fried Chicken-Celebrating Promotions
Mary Brown's Chicken Celebrated National Fried Chicken Day
Chicken QSR-Collaborative Streetwear
ARIES and KFC Launch a Special Fashion Collection
Filmic Asian Fusion Menus
Disney's Freakier Friday Inspired P.F. Chang's Freakier Flavors Menu
Cake-Themed Commercials
KFC Thailand’s Birthday Ad Turns the World Into Cake
Fast Food-Collaborative Streetwear
CLOT and McDonald's Join Forces on a New Collection
Black Vinegar Coffee Beverages
KFC’s KCOFFEE Launched an Aged Black Vinegar Sparkling Americano
QSR-Backed Collectible Deals
KFC China Introduces a Blind Box Collaboration with POP MART's Dimoo
Chicken-Packed QSR Bowls
KFC $5 Bowls Come in Five New and Returning Flavors
Cross-Brand Fashion Collaborations
Anti Social Social Club Partners with KFC, PUMA and Nissan
Festive Convenient Store Offerings
7-Eleven Gears Up for the Holidays with Food, Beverages & More
Gen Z Snacking Brands
Kfc Malaysia Launches KFC Treats for Young Consumers to Indulge
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Basketball Championship-Themed Convenience Promotions
7-Eleven is Offering Deals for March Madness
Fantastical Fast Food Menus
Burger King's How to Train Your Dragon Menu Features Fiery Flavors
Fakeaway Meal Recipes
Knorr's Unlimited Time Menu Dupes Favorite Fast Food Orders
Gravy-Topped Potato Chicken Sandwiches
The KFC Upgraded Gravy Tower is Packed with Potatoes
Drumstick-Shaped Lollipops
KFC x Fresquito Has a Coating Reminiscent of Fried Chicken Breading
Charitable Fried Chicken Meals
Slim Chickens and No Kid Hungry Partnered to Combat Hunger
Heritage-Inspired QSR Ranges
The Chick-fil-A Newstalgia Lineup Pays Homage to the Brand's History
Chef-Approved QSR Chicken Bowls
The KFC $5 Bowls Have Been Reformulated and Relaunched
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Crafted Fast Food Beverages
McDonald’s Expands into Refreshers, Dirty Sodas and Energy Drinks
Canada-Exclusive Menu Items
Taco Bell Launches Bold 'Nacho Fries' in Canada
Spicy Saucy Burgers
KFC's Zinger Drip is a Limited-Time Burger with Fiery Sauce
Delicious Premium Convenience Meals
Kroger Co. Debuts New Dishes with Globally Inspired Flavors
Stadium QSR Seats
KFC Canada Installed Original "Lucky Seats" in Restaurants for the Playoffs
Familial Comfort Food Meals
The KFC Double Mash Meal Offers Enough Food for Up to Four
Ultra Pickle-Flavored Chicken Burgers
McDonald's Canada Introduced the 'Triple Pickle McCrispy'
Customizable QSR Buckets
KFC's Crowd-Pleasing $20 Build a Bucket is Made for Sharing
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Convenient Meal Campaigns
Ben's Original Debuts Its New Campaign — Keep It Original
Sunday-Focused QSR Value Deals
Sundays by KFC Bring Value and Indulgence to Consumers
Pickle QSR Chicken Menus
KFC Introduces Pickled Menu with Sandwich, Fries, Chips, and Drink
Athlete-Branded Fast Food Meals
KFC Canada Launches Kyle Connor-Themed Meal
Umami Fried Chicken Menus
The Starbird Chicken Japanese BBQ Menu is Packed with Flavor
Gas Station Meal Expansions
7-Eleven Enters Fast-Food Territory with Chicken Items
Japanese Illustration-Inspired Series
Mofusand and KFC Singapore Join on a Special Series
Hot Honey-Themed Menus
KFC is Launching a New Swicy Collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey
Festive Gravy Flights
KFC is Introducing a Gravy Flight as Part of Its Extra Crispy Festive Feast
Branded Music Campaigns
KFC Finger Lickin’ Machine Single Promotes Box Feasts Launch
Auto Race-Inspired QSR Meals
KFC Has Reintroduced Its Popular Fill Ups Meal Deal
Complimentary Fried Chicken Promotions
The KFC Free Bucket On Us Campaign Encourages Patronage
Korean Cuisine QSR Menus
The Shake Shack K-Shack Menu Has New and Returning Items
High-Low Celebration Meals
KFC Created a BOGO Deal Inspired by Fried Chicken and Caviar Pairings
Fakeaway Frozen Chicken Products
The Birds Eye Chicken Shop Range Features Five New Offerings
$20 Chicken Wing Deals
KFC Has Introduced a Limited-Time Offer of 20 Chicken Wings for $20
Convenient Frozen Comfort Foods
The Latest Mason Dixie Foods Products are Satisfying
Extra-Saucy Fried Chicken Menus
The Popeyes Saucin' Range Has Three New Orleans-Inspired Flavors
Celebrity Chef Retailer Snacks
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown and Circle K Announced a Partnership
Rapid Restaurant Expansion Plans
Wendy's Adds 60 New Mexico Locations Under New Plan
Combat-Themed QSR Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Street Burgers are Street Fighter-Inspired
Korean BBQ Cups
Cupbop Shares a Taste of Bulgogi, Korean-Style Chicken & More
Anime-Inspired QSR Menus
Burger King France Introduces a New Naruto Menu
Iconic Spicy Burgers
McDonald's Pays Homage to Singapore’s McSpicy
Specialty Sauce-Focused Campaigns
Big Chicken Debuts the 'Big Dip Energy' Campaign
Archival Packaging Revivals
Chick-Fil-A Newstalgia Marks an 80th Anniversary Rollout
Hearty Fried Chicken Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Crispy Chicken Pizzas Come in Two Varieties
Caramel-Covered Fried Chicken
KFC Philippines Salted Caramel Fried Chicken Comes in a Few Options
Customer-Driven Food Innovation Centers
The Kerry Customer Co-Creation Centre is Now Open
QSR-Backed Hockey Teams
KFC Canada Has Officially Partnered with the Montreal Canadiens
Fakeaway-Style Frozen Products
Birds Eye's Frozen Food Lineup Gets Two New Products
Sauce-Driven Fried Chicken Campaigns
The Big Chicken Big Dip Energy Campaign Focuses on Sauces
Nutrition-Focused Temporary Dining Menus
Ford's Garage Launches the Fuel-Efficient Fare Menu
Fried Chicken Cocktails
Japanese Cooking Techniques Inspired Shinji’s Savory Karaage Cocktail
Fast-Casual Chicken Chain Expansions
Shaquille O’Neal's Big Chicken Expands to Honduras
Cheeky Cow-Inspired Qsr Campaigns
Chick-Fil-A Continues Its Iconic Eat Mor Chikin Campaign
Expansive UK-Based QSR Menus
McDonald’s UK Unveils a Summer Menu with New Customizations
Extra-Spicy Korean Dishes
Wasabi Flaming Korean Fire Chicken is the Brand's Spiciest Meal Yet
Indian Cuisine-Inspired Chicken Menus
The Starbird Indian Hotbird Menu Has Three Items
Virtual Dining Brand Collaborations
The Virtual Brand Man vs Fries is Coming to CPK Restaurants
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Year-Long Anniversary Promos
Chick-fil-A Launches Menu Items and Sweepstakes for its Anniversary
Street Food Noodle Dishes
Ben’s Original Just Added a Global Street Food Noodles Range
Chili Oil-Topped Sandwiches
KFC Canada's New Chili Crunch Menu Bring the Heat
Oversized Chicken Snacking Buckets
The KFC 60-Piece Popcorn Bucket is Arriving in the UK for £5.99
Deep-Fried QSR Pickle Sides
Kentucky Fried Pickles Come in Eight-Piece and Family Size Orders
Texture-Focused Wardrobe Treatments
KFC Brazil Introduced The KFC Wardrobe Fabric Coating
Popular QSR Menu Comebacks
KFC is Reintroducing Its Potato Wedges and Hot & Spicy Wings
Crispy Chicken-Like Fillets
The Impossible Crispy Chicken Fillet is Versatile and Meat-Free
Refreshing Summertime QSR Sandwiches
The KFC Japanese-Style Summer Burgers are Light in Taste
Sweet-And-Savoury QSR Meals
KFC Has Reintroduced a Beloved Menu Item — Chicken & Waffles
Adventurous Restaurant Promotions
bb.q Chicken Canada Debuts Goals to bb.q Chicken, Wings to Korea
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
Saucy Sausage Roll Buckets
The Greggs x KFC Gravy Meets Pastry Bucket Pairs a Fan-Fave Combo
Restaurant-Inspired Meal Kits
These New YO! Crispy Chicken Kits Were Created with The Flava People
Regionally Inspired Plant-Based Foods
These New The Tofoo Co. Products Come in Tw Options
Fan-Influenced Chicken Tenders
Wendy's Tendys Offer a New Take on Chicken Tenders
Athlete-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches
Big Chicken Inside The Sandwich Wars has Four Items
Korean BBQ Menu Additions
Sweetgreen Launches Korean BBQ Menu with KBBQ Chicken
Complimentary Dessert Chicken Restaurants
Minnie Bird Offers a Free Cone with Every Meal
Regional Noodle Restaurant Rollouts
Foodtastic Introduced the Noodlebox Expansion Plan
Toothpaste-Flavored Ice Creams
KFC Spain and Licor del Polo Junior Launch a New Dessert
Air Fryer-Targeted Chicken Products
The Forresters Crisp Up Range is Arriving at Morrisons
Seasonal Fast-Casual Updates
Stonefire Grill Introduces the New California Chicken Club