KFC Canada and Cheetos Flamin’ Hot are serving heat from menu to merch

These two iconic brands are coming together to deliver a fiery mashup menu and exclusive merch items in Canada

TORONTO, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KFC Canada and PepsiCo Canada's Cheetos Flamin' Hot ^® have teamed up for a limited-time collaboration that brings their signature flavours, crunch, and fan-favourite rituals together.

The new menu takes KFC classics and puts a Flamin' Hot twist on them, bringing heat and attitude to the table. The lineup includes:

• Flamin’ Hot Chicken Sandwich: Features KFC’s juicy, crunchy, signature triple-breaded chicken fillet turned up with Cheetos Flamin’ Hot heat. Coated in Flamin’ Hot seasoning, spicy Flamin’ Hot sauce, topped with crunchy Cheetos Flamin’ Hot for an extra fiery kick in every bite, all served on a soft potato bun.
• Flamin’ Hot Fries: Crispy golden fries supercharged with Cheetos Flamin’ Hot heat. Tossed in bold Flamin’ Hot seasoning for a fiery bite every time.
• Flamin’ Hot Dip Cup: Turn the heat way up with a creamy, spicy dip packed with the bold heat of Cheetos Flamin’ Hot. Perfect for dunking fries, chicken, or anything that could use a little extra flame.
• Cheetos Dirty Soda: A bold twist on dirty soda made with Orange Crush and velvety vanilla cold foam, topped with crunchy Cheetos Flamin’ Hot for the perfect flavour combo.

“At KFC, Finger Lickin’ Good has always been about going all in on great-tasting food, and that same spirit is at the heart of how we approach innovation. For us, innovation isn’t about simply pushing something new; it’s about understanding what Canadians love and finding ways to take it somewhere unexpected,” said Katherine Bond-Debicki, Chief Marketing Officer at KFC Canada. “By bringing KFC Canada and Cheetos Flamin’ Hot together, we’re showing what happens when two iconic brands unite to create something bold, rooted in unapologetic flavour, personality and fandom.”

The collaboration doesn't stop at food. KFC and Cheetos Flamin’ Hot are celebrating the launch with a new merch line, releasing exclusive items from now through September. The first drop puts a Cheetos Flamin’ Hot fan ritual front and centre: eating Cheetos with chopsticks. This viral hack is now official with a co-branded pair of chopsticks, featuring KFC designs on one stick and Cheetos Flamin’ Hot designs on the other. This is a must-try way to enjoy the Flamin’ Hot Fries (and the Cheetos Dirty Soda, if you’re feeling spicy).

Cheetos Flamin’ Hot fans are always spotting unexpected shapes in their Cheetos, so KFC and Cheetos Flamin’ Hot are turning the phenomenon into a game, Chicken or Cheetos? Fans can share photos of their Cheetos that look like chicken on social using @kfc_canada and @flaminhotcanada for the chance to be featured in the Hall of Flame.

“Our fans are experts at remixing Cheetos Flamin’ Hot with other foods, from unexpected combinations to clever eating rituals,” said Lisa Allie, Senior Marketing Director at PepsiCo Canada. “This collaboration taps into that spirit of experimentation and is our answer to the demand for bold, mashup-style menu items.”

Available for a limited time only, satisfy your wildest cravings before it’s gone. Order now through KFC.ca, the KFC App, and at KFC Canada locations.

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About KFC Canada
Founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952, KFC is the world's most popular chain of chicken restaurants. To this day, the Colonel's own blend of 11 herbs and spices is used to season our Original Recipe^® chicken and remains a very closely guarded secret. While KFC's specialty is our famous Original Recipe^® chicken, KFC also features a variety of freshly prepared sandwiches and wraps, on the go snack items, home-style sides, desserts and beverages. Today Kentucky Fried Chicken Canada Company (KFC Canada) is a subsidiary of YUM! Brands, Inc. which operates more than 60,000 restaurants in more than 150 countries around the world. KFC Canada has more than 650 locations right here in Canada. To learn more about KFC Canada, visit our website www.kfc.ca

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.

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