There are crisps, and then there are crisps that stop traffic. Lay's KFC Crisps belong firmly in the second category—crisps so audacious, so evocative of fast food royalty, that they practically require a fanfare. This is a snack where two titans of flavour collide: Lay's, the world's favourite crisp brand, and KFC, the king of chicken. Together, they've created something that's far more than a novelty. It's a retail magnet. A viral hit. A flavour bomb that keeps flying off shelves.

From Car Boots to Global Brilliance – The History of Lay's

Lay's began humbly. In 1932, a charismatic salesman named Herman Lay started selling crisps from the boot of his car in Nashville, Tennessee. By 1944, he'd established Lay's as the first national brand of potato chips in the United States. The brand was built on simplicity: thin-cut crisps, lightly salted, packed with crunch. In 1961, Lay's merged with its rival, the Frito Company, forming Frito-Lay, which later became part of the PepsiCo empire.

Today, Lay's is one of the most recognised snack brands on the planet—sold in over 180 countries and known by different names in different markets. In the UK and Ireland, Lay's takes on the local alias of Walkers crisps. Same company. Same crisp. Different label.

Enter the Colonel – A Match Made in Crispy Heaven

Of all the Lay's flavour collaborations, few have made quite the splash as Lay's KFC Crisps. The idea is gloriously simple: take Colonel Sanders' world-famous blend of 11 herbs and spices, and render it in crisp form. The result is uncanny. That unmistakable taste of KFC—peppery, savoury, gently smoky—delivered on a golden, paper-thin potato canvas. The texture snaps. The flavour lingers. And customers keep coming back for more.

Trivia You Probably Didn't Know

  • Lay's was the first snack brand to advertise on American TV—way back in 1944.
  • The Lay's logo has been redesigned over 6 times, most recently in 2019.
  • In Israel, Lay's goes by the name “Tapuchips”—which translates to “Apple Chips” (referring to potatoes).
  • The KFC crisp flavour was first tested in limited markets in Europe before launching worldwide due to overwhelming demand.
  • Walkers and Lay's share identical crisp manufacturing lines but are seasoned according to regional preferences.

Why Convenience Stores Love This Line

These are not your average ready-salted multipacks. Lay's KFC Crisps are imported, exclusive, and not found in most mainstream UK supermarkets. That rarity is their strength. They stand out on shelves, spark curiosity, and regularly go viral on TikTok and Instagram. Customers want to try them. Retailers want to stock them. And best of all? They deliver strong profit margins per unit—especially for convenience stores, sweet shops, and online resellers looking to boost basket spend.

You Get More with Monmore

At Monmore Confectionery, we've built a reputation for spotting snack trends before they explode—and Lay's KFC Crisps are a textbook example. We're proud to be one of the UK's leading suppliers of premium imported snacks, offering fast dispatch, low minimums, and unbeatable wholesale pricing.

  • Exclusive Lay's flavours not found in UK supermarkets
  • Competitive pricing for maximum retailer margin
  • Fast-moving products with viral demand
  • Ideal for TikTok shops, convenience stores, and gift hampers

We import direct. We stock deep. And we ship fast—so you never miss out on high-performing lines like these. With hundreds of satisfied clients across the UK, Monmore Confectionery has become the go-to wholesaler for snacks that sell hard and fast.

Stock the Snack That Sells Itself

If you're looking to add flavour, margin, and a little fast-food magic to your crisp aisle, Lay's KFC Crisps are your golden ticket. They're different. They're in demand. And they're available right now from the snack supplier convenience stores trust most.

You get more with Monmore.