Food & Beverage

KFC Canada, Cheetos Flamin’ Hot turn up the heat with new collaboration

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September 1, 2026

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KFC Canada and PepsiCo Canada's Cheetos Flamin' Hot have teamed up for a limited-time collaboration that brings their signature flavors, crunch and fan-favorite rituals together, KFC Canada said in a news release.

The new menu lineup includes:

• Flamin' Hot Chicken Sandwich:Featuring KFC's signature chicken fillet turned up with Cheetos Flamin' Hot heat. Coated in Flamin' Hot seasoning, spicy Flamin' Hot sauce and topped with crunchy Cheetos Flamin', all served on a soft potato bun.
• Flamin' Hot Fries: Crispy golden fries tossed in Flamin' Hot seasoning.
• Flamin' Hot Dip Cup: A spicy dip packed with the bold heat of Cheetos Flamin' Hot.
• Cheetos Dirty Soda: Orange Crush and vanilla cold foam, topped with crunchy Cheetos Flamin' Hot.

"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," Katherine Bond-Debicki, chief marketing officer at KFC Canada, said in the press release. "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 flavor, personality and fandom."

KFC and Cheetos Flamin' Hot are celebrating the launch with a new merch line, releasing exclusive items through September. KFC Canada and Cheetos Flamin' Hot also are turning the phenomenon into the 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.