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KFC® Answers Fans' Calls (and Comments) With the Return of Popcorn Chicken, Reigniting Obsession Nationwide

Summary by The Plano Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Kentucky Fried Chicken, as published by Star Local Media - Plano (local newspaper group) · July 13, 2026 · 1 min read

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Fans of KFC have something to look forward to as the restaurant chain brings back a popular menu item. After a long absence of more than three years, the item is returning due to persistent demand from customers.

The return of this item is a result of fans continually asking for it, showing the power of customer feedback.

Further details about the return of this menu item can be found through Star news outlets, a local newspaper group serving the Plano area.

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Category: News · Published: July 13, 2026 · Source: Star Local Media - Plano (local newspaper group) · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	By Kentucky Fried Chicken, as published by Star Local Media - Plano (local newspaper group)
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Source published	Jul 13, 2026
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KFC® Answers Fans' Calls (and Comments) With the Return of Popcorn Chicken, Reigniting Obsession Nationwide

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