Don’t get in a flap about KFC closures with our tips to save on fried chicken — plus how to claim your free fiver
CLUCKIN’ mad about the KFC closures? Well, there is no need to get in a flap.
The chicken chain’s delivery meltdown has forced hundreds of branches across the country to shut down.
But if you are a fast- food fan, the blunder is a chance for you to enjoy some tasty alternative chicken dinners for just a fraction of KFC prices.
Here we have some tips for getting yourself the best deals this week . . .
- Try a fakeaway: Iceland Let’s Eat American Family Box 1.42kg contains Southern fried wedges, Southern fried chicken wings, chicken popsters and southern fried chicken breast fillet strips, for just £5.
SAVE: At least £7.99 on standard KFC prices, which you can spend on a two-litre drink and extra sides. - Discount dining: Download the Harvester app and get two chicken combo dishes — excluding the full rotisserie chicken — for just £20. See for details.
SAVE: Up to £20 on normal prices — enough for desserts or a bottle of wine. - Check out another chain: Chicken Cottage is offering a string of daily deals for just £1.99. See .
SAVE: 51p on standard prices — enough for a can of soft drink. - Find a local store: Download the chicken2me app to locate the best chicken shacks near to where you live. This evens works for shops abroad. See .
SAVE: Free
Jane's spending tip
GRAB a pizza the action.
Pick up selected chilled Pizza Express pizzas at your supermarket and get a 2-for-1 mains vouchers for your local Pizza Express restaurant. Deal ends May 24.
- PRICES correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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Deal of the day
GET the kids outside with this bargain buy. TP Pavilion playhouse was £149.99, now £83.99, at Argos.
SAVE: £66
Shop & Save
PICK up a bargain on sweets with Wilko’s half-price pick- and-mix offer. An extra-large sharing cup is just £2. Offer ends Sunday.
SAVE: £2
Save a fiver
DIAL up a deal. Get £5 off a phone case when you spend £25 at . Use code LFW5.
SAVE: £5
The Freebie
WIPE out your spending. Grab a free sample of Aldi Mamia baby wipes and nappies at .
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