KFC Debuts Open House in McKinney, Bringing the Kentucky Fried Comeback to Life
KFC Debuts Open House in McKinney, Bringing the Kentucky Fried Comeback to Life |
| [24-September-2026] |
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: By the Numbers:
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:
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:
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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