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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dee-Ann Durbin

KFC fans in US finally get a taste of fan-favorite items offered abroad as new ‘test lab’ opens

Fried chicken is placed into a bucket at a new KFC restaurant in McKinney, Texas, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero) - (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Faced with mounting competition from rivals such as Raising Cane's, KFC is launching a strategy to reclaim its dominant position in the American fast-food market.

On Thursday, the brand debuted an experimental concept store in McKinney, Texas, designed to test new ideas domestically. Named Open House, the location marks the chain's first venture into US breakfast service and features late-night hours.

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