KFC debuts Open House restaurant in Texas to test new customer experiences

KFC is opening a new restaurant concept in Texas where it will offer an expanded menu, including breakfast items, and table service.

KFC debuts Open House restaurant in Texas to test new customer experiences

TL;DR

  • KFC is debuting a new restaurant concept named Open House.
  • The concept will test new offerings including breakfast, late-night service, and table service.
  • Expanded menu items include breakfast sandwiches, mini cronuts, coffee, boba refreshers, fried green beans, and spicy pickles.
  • The restaurant will feature dual drive-thru lanes and self-ordering kiosks alongside table service.
  • The goal is to identify successful ideas for implementation across KFC restaurants nationwide.
  • The 3,400-square-foot space opens Sept. 26 in McKinney, Texas.
  • This is part of a broader rebranding effort by KFC, a Yum Brands company.
  • Recent changes include emphasizing boneless chicken and expanding sauce choices.
  • KFC ranked fifth among U.S. fast-food chicken chains in sales in August.
  • KFC saw a 2% same-store sales growth rate in its second-quarter earnings report.