KFC Debuts Open House in McKinney, Bringing the Kentucky Fried Comeback to Life

Rooted in the Colonel's spirit of hospitality, Open House is a modern expression of KFC that brings together a menu built for how guests eat today, approachable value, modern design, genuine hospitality and new reasons to visit.

Quick Summary:
•     Goal: KFC debuts Open House, a new restaurant built to serve guests, learn what works and identify ideas that could benefit KFC's 3,500+ U.S. restaurants.
•     New Concept: Expanded menu and dayparts (breakfast, late-night), elevated beverages, table service, dedicated pick up-lane and delivery destination.
•     Location: 8751 El Dorado Parkway, McKinney, TX
•     Grand Opening Date: September 26, 2026
     •     Public Celebration Event: September 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT

By the Numbers:
•     Square footage: 3,400-square-foot restaurant
•     Seating capacity: 52 guests
•     Operating hours: 6:00 a.m. - 12 a.m. CT
•     KFC U.S. presence: 3,500+ restaurants

MCKINNEY, Texas, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, KFC announced that Open House, a new restaurant bringing the Kentucky Fried Comeback to life in one place, will open September 26 at 8751 El Dorado Parkway in McKinney, Texas. Open House brings KFC's four customer touchpoints, Product, Promotion, Place and Price, together all at once, building on the food and hospitality that made KFC iconic while introducing bold new flavors, new dayparts and new ways for guests to experience the House of Fried Chicken. Inspired by the Colonel's belief that everyone was welcome at his table, Open House extends that same invitation to America, welcoming first-time guests, longtime fans and those who haven't tried KFC in years to experience the House of Fried Chicken in a new way.

"Open House brings the Kentucky Fried Comeback to life in one restaurant," said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President, KFC U.S. "We're building on the craveable fried chicken and genuine hospitality people have always loved about KFC, while introducing new flavors, new experiences and more ways to enjoy the brand. It gives guests a reason to try us, or try us again, while giving us a real restaurant where we can learn what works for guests, our teams and the business, and scale the strongest ideas across the system."

Bold New Flavors, All Day Long

Building on KFC's iconic 11 herbs and spices, the Open House menu is designed to give guests more choice through more formats, flavors and pairings, while keeping restaurant execution in mind. From breakfast through late night, bolder sauces, more flavor customization and an elevated beverage experience bring new energy to the menu, while Original Recipe fried chicken and the bucket remain at the heart of the menu.

Highlights from the Open House menu include:

• Iconic Chicken: A focus on what KFC is famous for, our Finger Lickin' Good Chicken. Open House features Crispy Original Recipe Tenders plus Classic and Premium Sandwiches, while chicken on the bone and wings remain foundational to the menu, proving heritage and innovation can coexist.
• Dipped: A mix-and-match approach to KFC favorites like the Twister, Snacker and Sandwich lineup all let guests pick their sauce from a lineup that spans the classics (Kentucky BBQ, Buffalo, Ranch) to bolder options like Jalapeño Ranch, Sweet Heat Ranch and Garlic Parmesan.
• Drizzled: For guests who want sauce built in, not on the side, Original Recipe Fried Chicken, Tenders, Wings and Fries drizzled in craveable flavor for a bolder, more indulgent bite.
• Beverages: Beverage becomes a destination at Open House. Debuting in the U.S. as part of KFC's global beverage strategy, Open House will feature a range of bold, flavor-forward drinks, including lemonades, boba refreshers and Krunch shakes, giving guests a new reason to visit and a new way to experience the brand.
• Breakfast, a new occasion for KFC. Open House brings KFC into the breakfast occasion with a craveable morning menu that spans savory, sweet and sippable, including Breakfast Sandwiches, Original Recipe tenders, Hashbrown Sticks, Mini Cronuts, freshly brewed coffee and iced lattes. It's a whole new way to start the day with KFC.
• Sides, done right. From Southern staples like Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Biscuits and Southwest Corn to newer additions like Fried Green Beans and Spicy Pickles, Open House treats sides as a craveable part of the meal.
• Something sweet. Homemade Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Mini Cronuts round out the menu, giving guests a reason to stay a little longer.

Honoring KFC's Heritage Through Modern Hospitality

Inspired by mid-century modern design as a respectful nod to the era during which the KFC brand was born, the 3,400-square-foot restaurant features warm timber accents, oversized windows and flexible indoor, outdoor and breezeway seating for 52 guests.

Every aspect of the Open House experience is designed around a simple idea: digital where it helps, and human where it matters. The service model pairs technology and convenience with personal touches designed to make every guest feel at home:

• Table service, bringing a more personal, hospitality-first experience to the restaurant
• Dual drive-thru lanes and dedicated mobile pick-up lane for faster, more efficient service
• Self-order kiosks and digital menu boards
• Indoor and outdoor seating designed for every occasion
• A Celebration Booth with a digitally enhanced, immersive photo booth experience built for the moments worth sharing
• A Swag Bar featuring exclusive KFC-branded apparel and souvenirs

Grand Opening Celebration

In honor of Open House's arrival, KFC is hosting a grand opening celebration on Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT, inviting the greater Dallas-Fort Worth community to be among the first to experience Open House. Completely free and open to the public, the event will feature first tastes of new menu offerings, exclusive giveaways and prizes and a special guest appearance.

Open House is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. CT. For more information go to: www.kfc.com.

About KFC

KFC Corporation, based in Plano, TX., has been serving up Finger Lickin' Good Original Recipe® fried chicken since 1952, including chicken on the bone, nuggets and tenders. Beyond the top secret 11 herbs & spices, KFC specialties include the KFC Chicken Sandwich, Extra Crispy™ chicken, KFC Famous Bowls®, Pot Pies, Secret Recipe Fries, biscuits and homestyle sides. There are over 30,000 KFC restaurants in 150 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM). For more information, visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

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