Louisville, KY – Between work, home and endless to-dos, it's often a struggle to put a meal on the dinner table without sacrificing time and budget. But watching the wallet doesn't have to mean giving up great taste. Together with value expert and mom Stephanie Nelson, KFC has created everyday entertaining tips to help save both time and money.
"From gas to grocery bills, everyone is looking for ways to cut costs," shares value expert Stephanie Nelson. "With a few simple tips you can host everything from a fabulous family dinner to a large gathering on a budget and it can start with something as simple as driving through a KFC."
To help alleviate the stress, KFC is introducing the Value Meal, a complete and affordable meal for today's value and time-conscious families. At less than $10, KFC's 7-Piece Value Meal includes everything needed for a family meal; seven pieces of Original Recipe Chicken, one large home-style side and four flaky buttermilk biscuits.
"We understand that it's more important than ever for Americans to stretch each dollar," said Javier Benito, executive vice president of marketing and food innovation for KFC. "But living on a budget and with a busy schedule doesn't have to mean sacrificing a great meal with friends and family. At just $9.99, KFC's Value Meal offers an easy and affordable solution. Combine with some of our upgrading tips at KFC.com and you've got yourself a five star dining experience."
"While great on its own, upgrading take-out is a simple shortcut to preparing a spread that looks like it took hours to cook and a day's pay to buy," says Nelson. "With a few of my simple tips, it's easy to take take-out to the next level."
KFC urges Americans to test their grocery shopping skills and see if they can create a family meal for less than $10. With Colonel Sanders' secret herbs and spices, KFC knows families can't recreate this delicious meal for any price. For busy families on a budget, KFC's 7-Piece Value Meal is the only value offer that is a real family meal for less than $10 as it includes chicken, a side and biscuits for $9.99.
The special challenge kicked off September 28, 2008 when the KFC $10 Challenge television ad debuted nationally. The ad features an ordinary Mom and her two kids facing the everyday struggles of grocery shoppers nationwide. For more information on KFC's Value Meal, KFC's $10 Challenge ad and additional tips on entertaining on a budget, visit www.kfc.com.
KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain specializing in Original Recipe®, Extra Crispy™ and Colonel's Crispy Strips® with home-style sides, Honey BBQ Wings, and freshly made chicken sandwiches. There are more than 14,000 KFC outlets in more than 80 countries and territories around the world, serving some 12 million customers each day. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM.)
As a KFC franchise owner, we recognize there are many franchising choices. KFC offers value and a strong brand that has proven economic stability.