# Sweet Fried Chicken Sandwiches KFC is Rolling Out Kentucky Fried Chicken & Donuts Nationwide By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-02-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-donuts1 References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/02/20/kfc-launches-new-kentucky-fried-chicken-donuts-nationwide/) After a successful test run last fall, [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cheese-chicken-sandwich) is bringing its infamous [Kentucky Fried Chicken & Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kentucky-fried-chicken-wraps) to customers nationwide. Starting on February 24, 2020, Kentucky Fried Chicken & Donuts will be available at participating locations nationwide for a limited time. The new Kentucky Fried Chicken & Donuts will feature the chain's signature fried chicken and [warm, freshly glazed donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-mcdonalds). The sweet and savory pairing will be available in a number of different formats, such as the Kentucky Fried Chicken & Donuts Basket meal. Customers can also opt for the Kentucky Fried Chicken & Donuts Sandwich, which sandwiches a hand-breaded Extra Crispy chicken filet between two donuts. To celebrate the new launch, the chain has even launched a pop-up donut shop called The Colonel’s (Chicken &) Donut Shop in Los Angeles. Image Credit: *KFC.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sweet Fried Chicken:** Creating unique combinations of sweet and savory flavors in fried chicken dishes. - **Limited Time Offerings:** Introducing exclusive menu items for a limited time to create excitement and drive customer demand. - **Pop-up Shops:** Setting up temporary retail spaces to create buzz and generate awareness for new menu items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Integrating innovative and unconventional food combinations to stand out in the competitive fast food industry. - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Leveraging limited time offerings and exclusive menu items to attract customers and boost sales. - **Food Retail:** Using pop-up shops as a marketing strategy to drive foot traffic and increase sales for new product launches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Double-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cheese-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Dippable Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-fries-dish.md) - [Waffle-Stuffed Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-double.md) - [Barbecue-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bbq-fried-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Doughnut-Focused QSR Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-1.md) - [Crispy Onion Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-onion-ring-sandwich.md) - [Coleslaw-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-slaw-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Cranberry-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-chicken-sandwich.md) - [QSR Donut Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-6.md)