Frisco may soon be the first city in Texas to welcome Saucy, a bold new concept from Kentucky Fried Chicken centered entirely around chicken tenders and, fittingly, sauces — 11 of them, in fact.
The potential restaurant would land in the 4 Corners Shopping Center at 380 University Drive, housed in a new 3,900-square-foot building. According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (via WFAA), construction is pegged at $3.5 million, with work expected to begin in September 2025 and wrap up early the following year.
Local Profile reached out to KFC’s parent company, Yum! Brands for comment, but did not receive a response prior to publishing. This story will be updated pending response.
A Sauce-Centric Spin on a Classic
Launched in December 2024 in Orlando, Saucy is KFC’s first major fast-casual offshoot aimed squarely at sauce-lovers and tender purists. The menu is simple: hand-breaded, made-to-order chicken tenders paired with a curated menu of 11 signature sauces. Chicken sandwiches, fries, coleslaw and other KFC basics will also be available for diners…