KFC has launched its first vending machine, a promotion for its limited-edition Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy chicken, in Sydney, Australia. The “world-first” machine was located in a secret spot in Spice Alley on Kensington Street and offered free samples of the new teriyaki-glazed chicken. The chicken is prepared fresh, with the machine being restocked at regular intervals from a local KFC restaurant.
- Promotion: The vending machine is part of a promotional campaign for the new Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy chicken.
- Product: The machine dispenses samples of the limited-edition chicken, which is boneless, coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze, and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
- Location: The machine debuted on October 18, 2025, in a “secret location” in Sydney, later revealed to be in Spice Alley in Chippendale.
- Supply: The chicken is prepared fresh and the machine is restocked from a local KFC restaurant to ensure freshness.