KFC opens its first Saucy! restaurant in Bradenton. Here’s what to know

KFC’s new chicken tender concept, Saucy!, opened its first Manatee County location.

The Bradenton restaurant joins four existing Tampa Bay area locations as part of the brand’s expansion.

FULL STORY: KFC gives Bradenton the ‘Saucy!’ treatment with new restaurant opening soon

Here are key takeaways:

• Saucy! by KFC opened Monday at 5484 Lena Road in Bradenton, off State Road 70 near Interstate 75.
• The menu features chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, desserts and beverages. KFC parent company Yum! Brands Inc. launched the concept in Orlando.
• The sauce lineup has grown to 13 options, including Classic BBQ, Chimichurri Ranch, Fiery Buffalo, Korean Sweet Heat, Thai Sweet ‘N Spicy and Creole Honey Mustard.
• The Bradenton location debuts two new menu items: the Big Sammie, which puts two chicken tenders, greens, hashbrown straws and a Saucy! sauce on a King’s Hawaiian roll. The second new item is Saucy! x DRIPS by Pepsi, a collection of four mood-inspired drinks.

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