KFC Menu Prices (2026)
KFC prices at a glance
| Chicken Bucket | $22.99 – $39.99 |
|---|---|
| Famous Bowl | $6.49 |
| KFC Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 |
| Mac & Cheese (individual) | $3.19 |
| 4 pc. Biscuits | $4.99 |
| 8 pc. Meal (2 large sides, 4 biscuits) | $30.99 |
Cheapest main item: Chicken Wrap $3.99 All 35 prices ↓
KFC prices are built around the bucket, and the bucket is where the arithmetic gets interesting: an 8-piece runs a little over $22 while a 12-piece meal with sides lands close to $35, which makes the family bundles the only sensible way to order for more than two people.
The chain has also leaned hard on the $5 tier — the Famous Bowl and the $5 Fill Up hold a price point almost nothing else on the menu comes near. Figures below are 2026 national averages.
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How to Save Money at KFC
- The $5 Fill Up is the best value KFC runs — a Famous Bowl, a cookie and a drink for the price of the bowl alone.
- A 12-piece bucket at $31.99 works out to $2.67 per piece against $2.87 for an 8-piece; above four people, always size up.
- A gallon of sweet tea at $5.99 costs less than two large drinks and is the cheapest way to cover a family meal.
- KFC Rewards gives points on every order with free items starting at low thresholds, and app-only bucket deals appear most weeks.
KFC Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is an 8 piece bucket at KFC in 2026?
About $22.99 for chicken only, or roughly $30.99 as a meal with two large sides and four biscuits. Prices vary by franchise, with urban and Northeast locations running higher.
How much is the KFC Famous Bowl?
About $6.49 on its own and $8.99 as a combo. When the $5 Fill Up promotion is running, the same bowl comes with a cookie and a drink for $5.00 — always worth asking for.
What is the KFC $5 Fill Up?
A rotating value bundle built around a Famous Bowl or a sandwich with a side, a cookie and a drink for $5.00. It is offered at participating locations and is the cheapest full meal on the menu.
How much is a KFC chicken sandwich?
About $5.49 for the standard sandwich, $5.69 for the spicy version and $8.49 as a combo with fries and a drink.
Is Original Recipe or Extra Crispy the same price?
Yes. Buckets and combos cost the same whichever recipe you choose, and most locations will mix the two within a single bucket at no extra charge.
Does KFC have a family meal deal?
Yes. The Family Fill Up Box at about $34.99 covers eight pieces of chicken, large sides and biscuits, and the 12-piece meal at $39.99 is the better per-person price for five or more.
How much are Biscuits at KFC?
Biscuits cost about $4.99 at KFC in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
Is KFC open on Thanksgiving Day?
Some are. On Thanksgiving Day 2025: Some restaurants open, others closed. Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, November 26; check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
KFC Price Comparisons
Matched item by item against the chains KFC is most often weighed up against — same burger, same fries, same drink, side by side: