KFC launches Go Buckets snack menu starting at $3.49

KFC has launched ‘Go Buckets’, a new snack-sized menu option designed for convenience and on-the-go consumption. Starting at $3.49, these individual portions allow customers to pair a choice of chicken—such as four nuggets, two wings, or one tender—with either crispy fries or golden wedges.

The product is specifically designed to be handheld or to fit into a standard car cupholder. This move responds to shifting consumer habits; data from Datassential indicates that 87% of consumers report snacking outside of traditional meal times, while the National Restaurant Association notes that nearly three-quarters of restaurant orders are now for takeout.

While the brand’s iconic bucket dates back to 1957 as a family-style meal, the Go Buckets aim to capture the growing market for quick, portable snacks between meals.