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Founded by Harland Sanders, who began selling fried chicken from a roadside restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky during the Depression and perfected his "Original Recipe" of 11 herbs and spices through the 1940s. He started franchising in 1952 at age 62 after his original restaurant was bypassed by a new highway, using his "Colonel" persona — an honorary Kentucky title, not a military rank — as the brand's face. He sold the company in 1964 but remained its public spokesman until his death in 1980, and his image is still used in marketing worldwide today.
Buckets
8pc Original Bucket
A$32.20
16pc Original Bucket
A$63.02
Deals
Bargain Bucket (10pc)
A$15.99
Chicken & Sandwiches
3pc Tenders
A$9.45
8pc Nuggets
A$6.99
Chicken Sandwich
A$8.45
Wicked Wings (6pc)
A$10.95
Price insights
KFC prices in Australia at a glance
- Items listed
- 7
- in 3 sections
- Lowest price
- A$6.99
- 8pc Nuggets
- Middle price
- A$10.95
- about $7.70
- Highest price
- A$63.02
- 16pc Original Bucket
We list 7 KFC items in Australia, across 3 menu sections. Prices run from A$6.99 for 8pc Nuggets to A$63.02 for 16pc Original Bucket. The middle price is A$10.95 (about $7.70). The most expensive item costs about 9 times the cheapest.
How prices vary by menu section
| Section | Items | Lowest | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckets | 2 | A$32.20 | A$47.61 | A$63.02 |
| Deals | 1 | A$15.99 | A$15.99 | A$15.99 |
| Chicken & Sandwiches | 4 | A$6.99 | A$8.96 | A$10.95 |
Chicken & Sandwiches has the lowest average price at A$8.96, and Buckets has the highest at A$47.61.
How KFC compares in Australia
By the middle price of the items we list, KFC is the 12th cheapest of the 30 chains we track in Australia. That is 11 chains cheaper and 18 chains more expensive. Because this ranks the items on our lists, it says more about the kind of food each chain sells than about value for money.
Chains with similar prices in Australia
- Chicken TreatSlightly cheaper · middle price A$10.59 · 7 items
- Mad MexSlightly cheaper · middle price A$10.90 · 8 items
- Nando'sSlightly pricier · middle price A$11.95 · 36 items
- SubwaySlightly pricier · middle price A$12.00 · 28 items
Figures use the items listed above. Dollar amounts are approximate, using the dated rates on our currency converter. See how we collect and check prices.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Zinger Burger at KFC Australia?
A Zinger Burger costs around A$8.45 at KFC Australia, based on pricing aggregated as of August 2026.
Other fast food menus in Australia
TheManued is not officially affiliated with KFC. Prices are independently verified and may vary by location and over time. See KFC in other countries.