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# Takeout-Inspired Fondue Sets
'The Colonel's Fondue Bucket' from KFC Canada Heats Up Gravy

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-14 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-colonels-fondue-bucket
References: [colonelandco](https://colonelandco.ca/products/the-colonels-fondue-bucket) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KFCCanada/videos/1784121834940310/)

For Valentine's Day this year, [KFC Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-kfc-original-recipe-flavour-mac-n-cheese) is selling 'The Colonel's Fondue Bucket,' which offers a way to [heat gravy rather than cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exceptional-sirloin-steak-fondue). The Colonel's Fondue Bucket set comes with a $20 KFC gift card for a large gravy and Popcorn Chick’n Share meal, plus a chicken bucket-shaped dipping container, two tea lights and two branded fondue forks.

Although the $30 product set, which is exclusive to Canada, quickly sold out, KFC Canada is giving away one as part of a contest on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexi-ai).

This year, KFC is also promoting its Chicken Share with a series of chicken-scented scratch 'n' sniff Valentine's Day cards. In the past, it has released heart-shaped takeaway buckets for the holiday, offering plenty of unconventional ways for fans to celebrate the holiday.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 23% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Takeout-inspired Fondue Sets:** Opportunity for restaurant chains to offer innovative and unique takeout experiences.
- **Gravy Fondue Trend:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to explore new and creative ways to serve and enjoy gravy.
- **Unconventional Valentine's Day Promotions:** Opportunity for businesses to think outside the box and offer unconventional Valentine's Day products and experiences for consumers.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Restaurant Chains:** Restaurant chains can leverage the trend of takeout-inspired fondue sets to attract customers and differentiate themselves in the market.
- **Food and Beverage Companies:** Food and beverage companies can capitalize on the popularity of gravy fondues by introducing innovative gravy products and accessories.
- **Gift and Seasonal Products:** Businesses specializing in gift and seasonal products can explore unconventional Valentine's Day promotions, such as chicken-scented scratch 'n' sniff cards, to appeal to consumers looking for unique gift options.

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