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KFC Brings Back Twister and Launches $20 Customizable Bucket
New menu options offer flexibility and value for solo meals and shared tables.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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KFC is expanding its menu with the return of the fan-favorite Twister wrap and the debut of the $20 Build a Bucket, a customizable meal bundle. The Twister features two crispy Original Recipe Tenders with fresh lettuce, tomato, and KFC's Pepper Mayo in a warm tortilla, now with an optional bacon version. The $20 Build a Bucket allows customers to choose 8 pieces of chicken on the bone or 8 Original Recipe Tenders, 4 individual sides, 4 biscuits, and 4 sauces, designed to simplify ordering for groups while still giving everyone a say.
Why it matters
These new menu items reflect KFC's focus on meeting customer needs for portable, customizable, and value-driven dining options, whether for solo meals or shared occasions. The return of the Twister and the introduction of the $20 Build a Bucket demonstrate KFC's ongoing efforts to modernize its offerings while staying true to its iconic Original Recipe roots.
The details
The Twister wrap is now a more substantial main dish, with the option to add hickory-smoked bacon. Customers can also add Zinger Sauce for extra heat. The $20 Build a Bucket allows guests to choose 8 pieces of chicken on the bone or 8 Original Recipe Tenders, 4 individual sides, 4 biscuits, and 4 sauces, providing flexibility and value for group meals.
- The Twister and $20 Build a Bucket are available starting February 24, 2026.
The players
KFC
An American fast-food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken, with over 30,000 locations in 150 countries worldwide. KFC is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc.
Melissa Cash
The Chief Marketing Officer of KFC U.S.
What they’re saying
“In today's market, value can't just mean price, and portability can't come at the expense of satisfaction. We brought back the original Twister fans love as a wrap that stands on its own, now with even more ways to customize it, including a bacon option. And for those moments meant to be shared, we designed the $20 Build a Bucket to deliver generous portions with built-in flexibility. It's about delivering real abundance and real choice for solo meals and shared tables alike, without compromising on value.”
— Melissa Cash, Chief Marketing Officer, KFC U.S. (PRNewswire)
What’s next
The new Twister and $20 Build a Bucket options will be available at participating KFC locations nationwide starting February 24, 2026.
The takeaway
KFC's latest menu additions demonstrate the brand's commitment to providing customers with flexible, customizable, and value-driven dining options that cater to both individual and shared meal occasions, all while staying true to its iconic fried chicken heritage.
