“The brand is set to open a new generation of spaces designed for hospitality, not just efficiency, with environments that feel more dynamic and adapt throughout the day to meet different occasions,” the fried chicken chain announced in a recent news release<\/a> detailing the revamp.<\/p>\n “The first expressions of these newly designed spaces include an open-concept design in McKinney, Texas, reinterpreting the brand\u2019s heritage with modern energy, expected to open late summer.”<\/p>\n The prototype eatery will be called Open House, KFC President Catherine Tan-Gillespie told<\/a> Restaurant Business. It\u2019ll be tested near the Plano, Texas, headquarters of Yum! Brands, KFC\u2019s parent company, the publication reported.<\/p>\n TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ<\/a><\/p>\n KFC is revamping its brand with a new restaurant prototype, modern branding and new menu items. (iStock)<\/p>\n “We\u2019re taking the idea that we can do all the things with our system, but how do we jolt the system and jump forward a decade?” Tan-Gillespie said. “What would the reinvention of KFC look like if the (founder) Colonel (Sanders) was here today? How do we take all of his legacy, his DNA, to a next-generation concept?”<\/p>\n Table service, a drive-thru and takeout will be part of the Open House restaurant, Restaurant Business reported.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES<\/a><\/p>\n “It\u2019s the idea of serving hot chicken in a warm and welcoming environment with a bold new restaurant design,” Tan-Gillespie said. “It\u2019s the reinvention of product, promotion and place<\/a>.”<\/p>\n Along with the “next-gen restaurants<\/a>,” KFC announced several menu additions.<\/p>\n The company is expanding its boneless menu items and adding “a lineup of 20-plus sauces ranging from modern takes on classic recipes to internationally inspired<\/a> yet familiar flavors.” Examples of new dipping-sauce flavors include Chimichurri Ranch and Hot Honey Habanero.<\/p>\n In addition to new restaurant designs, KFC announced a new focus on boneless chicken options and sauce flavors. (Michael Tercha\/Chicago Tribune\/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)<\/p>\n “Kwench by KFC” is another initiative the company has introduced in some countries (it hasn\u2019t arrived in the U.S. yet) that features Boba Refreshers, Krunch Shakes, Sparkling Lemonades and Iced Coffees.<\/p>\n In 2024, the company launched its first Saucy! by KFC, a concept restaurant focused on chicken tenders and sauces<\/a>, in Orlando, Florida. The company has since expanded Saucy! to 10 Florida locations and announced plans earlier this year to bring the concept to Texas.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kfc_restaurant.jpeg\")
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