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title: "Mac Is Back! KFC Brings Back Fan-favorite Mac & Cheese Bowls For $5 For A Limited Time"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/f79bbbf4-197c-4b55-b3c2-85d2107c0b32
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20220712_mac_is_back_kfc_brings_back_fanfavorite_mac__cheese_bowls_for_5_for_a_limit.html
category: "Beverage & juice"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Beverage & juice"
topics: ["Marketing"]
published: 2022-07-12T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:07:17.292Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/kfc.jpg
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# Mac Is Back! KFC Brings Back Fan-favorite Mac & Cheese Bowls For $5 For A Limited Time

**TL;DR:** KFC brings back Mac & Cheese Bowls for $5 for a limited time, featuring KFC's rich and creamy cheddar mac & cheese topped with crispy popcorn chicken. The bowls are available at a valu-bowl price of $5, with an option for free delivery via the KFC mobile app or KFC.com.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-07-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20220712_mac_is_back_kfc_brings_back_fanfavorite_mac__cheese_bowls_for_5_for_a_limit.html).*

## Story

KFC Mac & Cheese Bowls are a cheesy twist to KFC's popular Famous Bowls. The $5 bowl features KFC's rich and creamy cheddar mac & cheese topped with KFC's crispy popcorn chicken and a sprinkle of a three-cheese blend. So, while most would agree that mac & cheese is good, a bowl of KFC mac & cheese topped with crispy popcorn chicken and even more cheese? That's finger lickin' good!

Those looking to turn up the heat this summer can order a Spicy KFC Mac & Cheese Bowl, featuring KFC's spicy, smoky Nashville Hot sauce. Both abundant and mouth-watering options are available at a valu-bowl price of $5. And, if you're extra hungry, you can make it a combo by adding a side of KFC's Secret Recipe Fries and a medium drink.**

"We aim to please, so we were thrilled to bring back the cheese – Mac & Cheese Bowls, that is," said Nick Chavez, CMO, KFC U.S. "This meal is the epitome of hearty goodness and un-BOWL-eavable value, at $5 for a limited time.”

KFC is also offering customers who order via the KFC mobile app or KFC.com an option for free delivery beginning July 4 through July 24 (at participating locations). So, sit back, relax and have your mac & cheese bowl delivered right to your door!***

**Prices and participation may vary, for a limited time only. Not available on third party ordering websites/apps. Tax extra. Exclusively available on kfc.com and the KFC app from 7/11-7/17 before available in participating restaurants on 7/18.*

***Prices and participation may vary. Available for a limited time only. Meal includes classic or spicy bowl, 1 med drink, 1 fry. Tax and substitutions extra.*

****Free delivery available only on KFC app and kfc.com at participating locations from 7/4-7/24. Delivery availability and hours may vary. Not available for orders placed on third-party delivery platforms. Taxes and fees apply. Gratuity extra. See KFC App for more details.*

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., has been serving up Finger Lickin' Good Original Recipe® fried chicken since 1952. Beyond the top secret 11 herbs & spices, KFC specialties include the KFC Chicken Sandwich, Extra Crispy™ chicken and Extra Crispy™ Tenders, KFC Famous Bowls®, Pot Pies, Secret Recipe Fries, biscuits and homestyle sides.

There are more than 26,000 KFC restaurants in over 145 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc.

As a KFC franchise owner, we recognize there are many franchising choices. KFC offers value and a strong brand that has proven economic stability.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- limited time offer (topic)
- KFC (company)
- Yum Brands (company)
- delivery service (topic)
- Nick Chavez (person)
- food promotion (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20220712_mac_is_back_kfc_brings_back_fanfavorite_mac__cheese_bowls_for_5_for_a_limit.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/f79bbbf4-197c-4b55-b3c2-85d2107c0b32).