Kyochon Chicken, which sparked controversy by keeping menu prices the same while reducing portions, said on the 23rd that it will restore portions to previous levels.
KYOCHON F&B, which operates Kyochon Chicken, said it will increase the portions of Soy Boneless, Red Boneless, and Half-and-Half Boneless (Soy and Red) back to 700g from 500g. Half-and-Half Boneless (Honey and Red) will be increased by 100g, from 500g to the previous 600g. The raw meat composition for the boneless menu, which had been changed to a mix of thigh meat and tenderloin, will also revert to 100% thigh meat. These measures will take effect starting on the 20th of next month.
On the 11th of last month, Kyochon Chicken reduced the portions of all boneless menus, including four existing boneless chicken items, and changed the ingredient composition and cooking method. Critics said this amounted to shrinkflation, effectively raising prices by reducing portions instead of increasing prices.
A KYOCHON F&B official said, "We humbly accept customers' criticism regarding the portion and raw meat changes following this boneless menu renewal," and added, "We will continue to think hard about product innovations that can satisfy consumers and strive to become a franchise corporations that actively communicates with consumers."