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# Basketball Player-Approved QSR Meals
The KFC Jamal Murray Meal is Exclusively Available Online

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-04-13 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-jamal-murray-meal
References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/kfc-debuts-new-jamal-murray-meal-featuring-new-kentucky-fried-chicken-nuggets/) & [kfc](https://www.kfc.com)

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The KFC Jamal Murray Meal has been announced through a partnership with the namesake professional basketball player and the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-mash-meal) brand as the perfect option for avid fans alike to try out. The meal starts off with 12 chicken nuggets that are crafted with all-white meat chicken and the KFC Original Recipe seasoning, which come with the basketball player's two favorite sauces: Classic Ranch and [Buffalo Ranch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamal-murray-meal). The meal is rounded out with an order of Secret Recipe Fries, a medium-sized Starry soda and a biscuit to make it great for big appetites.

The KFC Jamal Murray Meal is being launched as an [app and website exclusive offering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedges-and-queso-dip) where patrons can order it for around $10.29. The meal is a limited-edition offering that will only be available for a short while.

Image Credit: KFC

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 29% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 15%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Athlete-endorsed QSR Meals:** Opportunity for QSRs to partner with popular athletes to promote exclusive meal offerings for fans.
- **Online-exclusive Meal Offerings:** Opportunity for QSRs to create limited-edition, online-only meal offerings to generate buzz and drive traffic to their websites and apps.
- **Chicken Nugget-themed Meal Offerings:** Opportunity for QSRs to develop unique and innovative meal offerings centered around the beloved chicken nugget.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fast Food:** QSR brands have an opportunity to leverage exclusive meal offerings to increase customer engagement and drive sales.
- **Sports and Entertainment:** By partnering with popular athletes, QSRs can tap into the passion and loyalty of sports fans to generate excitement around their brand.
- **E-commerce:** The success of online-exclusive meal offerings highlights the potential for QSR brands to generate revenue through e-commerce channels and expand their digital footprint.

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