Comparing KFC's 1952 menu to today's offerings reveals that many original items remain, with prices adjusted for inflation showing they used to be significantly more expensive.
The transformation in pricing from 1952 to present shows the Regular Dinner Box was $1.35 in 1952 (roughly $16 today), while the current equivalent is around $14, indicating cost-effectiveness.
Today's closest item to the 1952 Thrift Box is the 8-piece Chicken Only at $24.99, revealing the inflation rate that makes the original $2.95 Thrift Box about $35 today.
KFC's broader 21st-century menu includes boneless options and modern meal combinations, although some historical items like the 21-piece chicken Barrel have vanished due to changing family sizes.
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