Saucy! by KFC Tampa Opens With a Bold, Sauce-First Fast-Casual Concept

Saucy! by KFC Tampa is officially here, and it’s turning up the flavor just in time for a saucy week in the city. While Gasparilla may be grabbing headlines, food lovers have another reason to celebrate as Saucy!, KFC’s sauce-driven spinoff, opens its first Tampa location at 5706 W. Waters Ave. A second store is already lined up to open in Westchase on February 16, signaling a strong local debut for this bold new fast-casual restaurant concept.

At its core, Saucy! by KFC Tampa revolves around two irresistible pillars: crispy chicken tenders and an impressive lineup of signature sauces. The tenders are hand-battered and fried to golden perfection, then paired with more than a dozen sauces designed for dipping, drizzling, and dunking. Guests can keep it simple with tenders, fries, and sauces—or go all in with loaded menu items like tacos, burritos, and bowls built around those same crave-worthy chicken tenders.