KFC’s Kentucky Town is back, shaking up South Africa with its boldest seven-item limited-edish items, now served at over 550 of their KFC stores nationwide. And this year’s menu was so next-level that one of the world’s biggest food influencers, Tyshon Lawrence, hopped on a flight from the U.S. just to try it.
As of 5 August, over 550 of their KFC stores nationwide rolled out the new Kentucky Town menu with worth-a-bite items — think Six Gun Grill Zinger Braai Burger, Doritos Nacho Burger, Cheezy Cherry Boba Bliss, Hot Honey Dunked Wings, the fiery-sweet Chilli Choc Krusher, and more.
And the Kentucky Town hype? So real, it crossed oceans. The menu is so fire that U.S. TikTok sensation Tyshon Lawrence (with 19M followers) hopped on a plane to South Ah just to taste it. He linked up with DJ and designer, or rather street concierge, Mateki2Shoes, for a three-day roadshow, making stops in Soweto, Joburg, Fourways, and Potchefstroom to give fans a taste of the action.
WATCH VIDEO AS TYSHON TOUCHES DOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA TO TRY THE NEW KENTUCKY TOWN MENU
@tyshonlawrence Replying to @KFC South Africa Im so sorry to all the Americans who can’t try the #KentuckyTown menu from @KFC South Africa . Because it’s everything! #KFCSApartner ♬ original sound – tyshon
Tyshon first caught wind of Kentucky Town through a social media teaser, posting his reaction the next day about wanting to try the new menu. Mateki didn’t waste any time, sending him an invite — and before long, he was on a plane down to South Africa.
The roadshow stops became a rare chance for fans to meet a global food creator in person—and to get hyped for the most daring KFC menu South Africa has ever seen.
Long before Tyshon touched down, KFC Africa’s Chief Marketing and Digital Officer Grant Macpherson was already amped. He shared his excitement about showing Tyshon and local fans…
“that there are no limits where Kentucky Town is concerned,” adding, “South Africa is well known for starting trends that break the internet – things like viral dance moves and amapiano – and we fully expect the world to go just as crazy for Kentucky Town as our local fans.”
Macpherson explained that Kentucky Town has been a runaway hit since its first pop-up in Joburg in 2021, later travelling to Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, and Bloem — even making international stops in Namibia, Thailand, and Mauritius. But, as he put it, “this Kentucky Town will be the biggest yet.”
The partnerships with Six Gun Grill spice and Doritos brought the next-level flavour. As Macpherson pointed out…
“The Doritos Cheezy Nacho Burger and Doritos Cheezy Loaded Fries have an amazing flavour (Doritos can definitely be a topping!), and the Hot Honey Dunked Wings is a sweet-meets-spicy taste explosion – it’s like a party in your mouth.
“The Jalapeno Blaze Double Down, where chicken replaces the burger bun, doubles down on the bunless heat, and the drinks – Chilli Choc Krusher and Cherry Boba Bliss – are so hot they’re cool.”
You definitely don’t wanna miss the new KFC Kentucky Town menu and all the magic packed into it. Now available only while stocks last. Find it at your nearest KFC Kentucky Town store > https://leo.vic-m.co/landing/SouthAhKentuckyTown.
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