Saucy! by KFC is expanding into Tampa Bay, bringing its bold, sauce -forward take on chicken tenders and its high \u2013 energy dining experience to the region for the first time. The brand plans to open six locations across Tampa Bay in the coming months, marking a significant next step in its Florida growth.<\/p>\n
Saucy! made its Tampa Bay debut at 5706 W. Waters Ave. on January 26, bringing crave-worthy tenders and bold sauces to the West Tampa neighborhood. Fans can soon find Saucy! in Westchase, near USF in Temple Terrace, along Bradenton\u2019s Gulf Coast corridor, in Carrollwood, and in Trinity, with new locations opening on a rolling basis.<\/p>\n
Known for its hand \u2013 crafted chicken tenders, mood \u2013 matching bites, and lineup of more than 12 bold, globally \u2013 inspired sauces, Saucy! is designed for guests who want to play with flavor. Each restaurant delivers a modern, tech \u2013 forward experience, featuring drive \u2013
thru services, self \u2013 serve kiosks, and vibrant spaces built for customization, connection, and fun.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt Saucy! by KFC, we\u2019re focused on bringing the best \u2013 tasting chicken tenders and signature sauces to new guests through a high \u2013 energy, flavor \u2013 forward experience designed to invite exploration \u2013 and Tampa Bay is an exciting next step in that journey, starting in Waters!\u201d said Andrew Grosshans, General Manager at Saucy! in a statement. \u201cOur growth in the market reflects strong enthusiasm for the Saucy! experience and our commitment to expanding thoughtfully in communities where we can show up as a true neighborhood favorite, not just another restaurant. We\u2019re excited to continue building momentum across the Tampa Bay region as we connect with new guests!\u201d<\/p>\n
As the brand rolls out across Tampa Bay, Saucy! will take a phased approach to openings. While Waters will introduce the brand to the market,
Temple Terrace and Carrollwood will lead with official Grand Opening celebrations, featuring expanded launch events and guest programming. These events will include live DJs, games and prizes, Sauce Bars showcasing all signature sauces, branded swag, photo opportunities, and a \u201cFree Saucy! for a Year\u201d raffle. Additional details will be announced closer to each opening.<\/p>\n
\u25cfWaters\u25cbSoft Opening: 1\/26<\/p>\n
\u25cfWestchase\u25cbSoft Opening: 2\/16<\/p>\n
\u25cfFurther openings coming March\/ April 2026:Temple Terrace, Carrollwood, Trinity and Bradenton.<\/p>\n
Saucy!\u2019s menu is built around customization and flavor exploration, allowing guests to mix and match bases, sauces,and sides to fit their mood. Menu offerings include chicken tenders hand-breaded in-store paired with signature sauces, Chicken Teriyaki Bowls, Chicken Caesar Salad, crispy Brussel Bites and Puffies.Plus, just in time for Valentine\u2019s Day, Saucy! will debut a limited-time menu featuring Puffies served with a decadent chocolate-strawberry dipping sauce, alongside a Strawberry Pi\u00f1a Colada Freeze made with a pi\u00f1a colada base, strawberry pur\u00e9e, and water. The Valentine\u2019s LTOs will be available February 13\u201315, while supplies last.<\/p>\n
Taking \u201cvibe dining\u201d to the next level, Saucy! creates energetic, immersive spaces that blend convenience with culture. Each location features pink-accented interiors, expansive glass fa\u00e7ades, and a sleek, modern layout designed to engage every sense. At 8 PM, the lights go down and the vibes go up for a full sensory experience.<\/p>\n
For event and menu drop updates, follow along at saucy.kfc.com, or connect with @beboldstaysaucy on Instagram and TikTok for all the latest news and launch details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Saucy! by KFC is expanding into Tampa Bay, bringing its bold, sauce -forward take on chicken tenders and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":137527,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[135,137,136],"class_list":{"0":"post-137526","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tampa","8":"tag-tampa","9":"tag-tampa-headlines","10":"tag-tampa-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=137526"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137526\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/137527"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=137526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=137526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=137526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}