New year, new you, right? Maybe. Some of us like to reinvent ourselves when the ball drops in Times Square, and others are just happy to be alive to see it happen again. Brands and businesses are the same. They might start the new year with a promotion or something new. KFC is among those planning to do something big for its customers in the new year. In 2026, Colonel Sanders and his buddies want the American dollar to stretch a bit further. KFC’s new $5 bowls will fill you up without breaking the bank.
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KFC $5 Bowls Are A Real Value
KFC U.S. CMO Melissa Cash shared why the $5 bowl is so important right now.
“Every January, the conversation around food gets smaller with focus on rules and restriction. But it shouldn’t come at the cost of trading down,” she said in a release. “Self-improvement can mean intentional indulgence, comfort and abundant value. 2026 will certainly be the year of balance, and KFC has something for everyone to keep the focus on what matters most: – you and the balance you deserve without compromise.”
Chef Matty Matheson partnered with KFC for the $5 Nuggy Gravy Bowl, just one of the options available.
“KFC knows value and flavor, and we wanted to bring that energy to lunch,” Matty said. “Something warm and bold and comforting. It’s the kind of food you crave and can’t stop thinking about.”
The New $5 KFC Bowls Will Hit the Spot and Come in five varieties.
Matty’s Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl
Mac & Cheese Bowl
Mashed Potato Bowl
Spicy Mac & Cheese Bowl
Spicy Mashed Potato Bowl
Which KFC $5 bowl do you want to try first? We think that Matty Matheson Nuggy is a must for 2026.
This story’s featured image is by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images.
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