These new KFC menu items are making their debut at participating locations in Japan to provide diners with a decidedly cheesy experience that responds to increased appetite for cheese-packed fare. The new menu items including the Drowning in Cheese Fillet Burger and the Cheese Pie, which are both quite cheesy but offer different kinds of experiences for diners. The Drowning in Cheese Fillet Burger starts off with a fried chicken fillet topped with Cheddar Cheese or Raclette Cheese, while the Cheese Pie is packed with a smooth and salty cheese cream encased inside a flaky pastry crust.
The new cheese-packed KFC menu items are priced starting at 290 yen, but are only available while supplies last starting January 4, 2024 for diners to try out.
Extra-Cheesy QSR Menu Items
These KFC Menu Items Come in Two Options That are Arriving in Japan
Trend Themes
1. Cheese-packed Menu Items - The rise of cheese-packed menu items in fast food chains is responding to the increased appetite for cheesy fare.
2. Different Cheese Experiences - Fast food chains are offering menu items with different types of cheese to provide diverse cheese experiences for diners.
3. Limited-time Cheese Offerings - Fast food chains are introducing limited-time cheese menu items to create a sense of urgency and exclusivity for diners to try them.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food Industry - The fast food industry can leverage the popularity of cheese-packed menu items to attract customers and increase sales.
2. Cheese Industry - The cheese industry has an opportunity to collaborate with fast food chains to provide different types of cheeses for their menu items.
3. Pastry Industry - The pastry industry can explore partnerships with fast food chains to create unique and flaky pastry crusts for their menu offerings.