Oprah gives KFC’s grilled bird a boost.With a name like Oprah, this chicken has to be good.
Kentucky Fried Chicken’s new grilled bird may fly high thanks to talk-show superstar Oprah Winfrey, who is partnering to give away coupons for a free grilled chicken meal.
This afternoon, Oprah KFC coupons were the fifth most popular search on Google.com.
KFC Spokesman Rick Maynard said “millions” of coupons have been downloaded already; the online giveaway expires at midnight tonight.
Maynard wouldn’t disclose details of Oprah’s relationship with the historic chain other than saying she wanted to give Americans a free meal, while KFC was looking to promote its latest product.
“I’d say the response has been exactly what we expected, and we expected it to be great,” he said.
The coupons, which get you two pieces of grilled chicken, two sides and a biscuit, can be downloaded at www.unthinkkfc.com and www.oprah.com. They are redeemable through May 19, except on Mother’s Day — the restaurant’s busiest day of the year, Maynard said.
Check with your local restaurant first, as not all KFCs are carrying the new product. However, it’s available in more than 95 percent of KFC’s roughly 5,200 locations, he said.
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