News Summary
Jacksonville is preparing for the opening of Saucy, a new dining spot from KFC, at the former PDQ site in the Town Center. The restaurant will feature 11 signature sauces and a customizable menu including hand-breaded tenders, rolls, fries, and salads. While renovations are in progress, the brand aims to create an interactive dining experience for customers. The Jacksonville location will be Saucy’s second in Florida, following its debut in Orlando. Community anticipation grows as the opening date is yet to be confirmed amid the closure of PDQ locations.
Jacksonville is set to welcome a new dining option as Saucy, a spin-off brand from KFC, prepares to open its first location in Northeast Florida. The new restaurant will take over the former PDQ site located at 4816 Gate Parkway, within the Jacksonville Town Center. This significant addition to the Jacksonville food landscape comes as renovations are in the pipeline, with a city permit currently under review and an estimated renovation cost of $375,000.
Saucy is well-known for its unique approach to flavor customization, offering customers a choice of 11 signature sauces to coat their hand-breaded tenders. In addition to the featured tenders, the menu will include a variety of options such as toasted Hawaiian rolls, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, sandwiches, salads, and dessert items. The brand seeks to provide an interactive dining experience, allowing patrons to create their own combinations and enjoy different flights of sauces.
The new Jacksonville location will be the second Saucy establishment in Florida, following the first opening in Orlando in December 2024. The brand’s expansion is mirrored by the impending closure of four remaining PDQ locations in Jacksonville, expected to shut down by the end of the year. Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, has secured lease agreements for 13 PDQ properties across Florida, although plans for conversion to Saucy will not apply to all locations.
In light of the changes, employees from the affected PDQ locations have been informed about the situation and will have the opportunity to apply for positions in the upcoming Saucy restaurants.
As of now, an official opening date for the new Saucy location in Jacksonville has yet to be announced. The community is anticipating what this new dining option will bring to the local food scene as Saucy continues to carve out its niche within the competitive market.
The incorporation of Saucy into the Jacksonville storefront reflects a broader trend in food service where flavor customization and unique dining experiences are becoming increasingly popular. With its innovative menu and interactive approach, Saucy aims to cater to the evolving preferences of consumers.
As the Jacksonville community looks forward to the arrival of Saucy, it remains to be seen how the brand will resonate with local diners and how it will fit into the overall market, especially as the PDQ locations transition away.
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- Wikipedia: Kentucky Fried Chicken
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