The fast-food industry has entered what many are calling the "Value Wars"

A fierce competition to win over customers by offering the best bang for their buck. With inflation biting into everyone’s budget, major chains like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and now KFC are stepping up their game, rolling out new value meals that promise more food for less money. The question remains: will these deals be enough to lure customers in?


KFC is the latest contender, expanding its $5 deals across New York locations. The new offerings include three exciting additions to the Taste of KFC Deal, originally launched in April:  

 

 

 

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NEW ADDITION – KFC Chicken Nuggets Meal: Eight hand-breaded chicken nuggets made with KFC's Original Recipe, served with Secret Recipe Fries and your choice of two dipping sauces.


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  NEW ADDITION – Famous Bowl with KFC Chicken Nuggets: A fresh take on a KFC classic, this meal features creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, KFC's 100% white meat chicken nuggets, all drizzled with home-style gravy and topped with a blend of three shredded cheeses.  


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 SAME GREAT PRICE-Two-Piece Drum & Thigh Combo: For those who prefer the classic fried chicken experience, this meal offers two hot, juicy pieces (a drum and a thigh) with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, plus a buttery biscuit.

 

 


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These additions aim to satisfy both wallets and appetites, as KFC continues to fight for dominance in the value meal battlefield. As the Value Wars rage on, it’ll be interesting to see which chain comes out on top—or if customers will simply keep hopping from one deal to the next, in search of the ultimate fast-food fix. With KFC’s new deals in the mix, the competition is only heating up.

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