KFC's new fast-food concept, Saucy by KFC, is set to open in Frisco, Texas, later this year. The restaurant, described by parent company Yum! Brands as a 'sauce and sides forward' concept, will be located at U.S. 380 and FM 423 in northern Frisco, according to a permit filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
The free-standing 2,780-square-foot venue is expected to cost $4 million and be built between mid-June and mid-November. This replaces an earlier plan for a larger 3,900-square-foot version in the same area, originally estimated at $3.5 million.
First launched in Orlando, Florida, in December 2024, Saucy by KFC places sauces and sides at the centre of its menu. Alongside classic chicken tenders, the restaurant debuted with 11 sauces, honouring KFC's Original Recipe 11 herbs and spices. The current sauce lineup includes sweet teriyaki, creole honey mustard, and smokey bacon ranch, alongside menu highlights such as tendie-loaded mac and fries, sauced Brussels bites, saucy chick'ito tacos and snack sandwiches on Hawaiian rolls.
'With Saucy, we've taken KFC's famous Original Recipe and amplified it with a brand-new concept that lets consumers play with flavour,' said KFC Chief New Concept Officer Christophe Poirier when the initial Orlando location opened. 'Being sauce-focused allows us to be as creative as we want.'
What sets Saucy by KFC apart is its bright pink colour scheme and routine of transforming into a lively late-night spot starting at 8 p.m., with dimmed lights and louder music for 'vibe dining' until closing at 11 p.m. The late-night menu features indulgent items like the Kitchen Sink Grand'ito, a large tortilla-loaded burrito filled with chicken tenders, queso, fries and a fried egg.
Florida now hosts six Saucy by KFC locations, with 13 more slated to open, many of which are replacing closed PDQ restaurants.
