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KFC drops their Ultimate Launch with Pokémon merch and a special seasonal Japanese menu

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KFC is partnering with Pokémon for 'The Ultimate Launch' event, offering an immersive trainer experience with collectible merchandise and transforming outlets into themed stores.

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Pokémon fans, this one's for you! From 19 August to 29 September, The Ultimate Launch by KFC teams up with Pokémon to bring you an immersive trainer experience at all KFC outlets, complete with collectible and trading cards. Image courtesy of KFC. Five KFC outlets will be transformed into Pokémon type-themed stores namely Water (KFC NEX), Fire (KFC Jem), Electric (KFC Kallang), Ghost (KFC Compass One), and Grass (KFC Jurong Point), where beginner-friendly tutorials will also be held on select dates. You can register for the sessions here. The stores will feature eye-catching thematic decorations which include special Pokémon decals like the Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y, for specially curated photo moments. Plus, if you're a Pokémon Go player, remember to check your game when you're at any of the 71 KFC outlets as these will be transformed into PokéStops and Gyms! Images courtesy of KFC. With just limited quantities available, the Pokémon Evolution Jacket is THE ultimate merch to get; featuring Charmander alongside its other evolution, Chameleon and Charizard, on the back of the jacket. Launching on 9 September 2026, this jacket will only be available at 5 stores (Kallang, Jurong Point, Bedok Town Square, Causeway Point and Scape), for $99 with each dine-in or takeaway purchase of a Japanese Nanban Zinger or Chicken Bites Box. Limited to...

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Event
Partnership

What this signalsA new partnership often opens integration and co-selling work.

Takes effect
Aug 19, 2026

Companies

  • The Pokémon CompanyPartnerpokemon.com

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95%
Detected
Jul 27, 2026
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
partners_with

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  • revenueValue in the API
  • descriptionValue in the API

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GET /v1/signals/ec2fd78d-aa09-4f39-ea62-ec83b106aa94 returns this record as JSON. POST /v1/companies/enrich returns every signal for kfc.com.

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  "signal_id": "ec2fd78d-aa09-4f39-ea62-ec83b106aa94",
  "signal_type": "news",
  "signal_subtype": "partners_with",
  "detected_at": "2026-07-27T08:35:22+00:00",
  "company": {
    "name": "KFC",
    "domain": "kfc.com"
  },
  "data": {
    "url": "https://nylon.com.sg/kfc-drops-their-ultimate-launch-with-pokemon-merch-and-a-special-seasonal-japanese-menu/",
    "title": "KFC drops their Ultimate Launch with Pokémon merch and a special seasonal Japanese menu - nylon.com.sg",
    "excerpt": "Pokémon fans, this one’s for you! From 19 August to 29 September, The Ultimate Launch by KFC teams up with Pokémon to bring you an immersive trainer experience at all KFC outlets, complete with collectible and trading cards. Image courtesy of KFC. Five KFC outlets will be transformed into Pokémon type-themed stores namely Water (KFC NEX), Fire (KFC Jem), Electric (KFC Kallang), Ghost (KFC Compass One), and Grass (KFC Jurong Point), where beginner-friendly tutorials will also be held on select dates. You can register for the sessions here. The stores will feature eye-catching thematic decorations which include special Pokémon decals like the Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y, for specially curated photo moments. Plus, if you’re a Pokémon Go player, remember to check your game when you’re at any of the 71 KFC outlets as these will be transformed into PokéStops and Gyms! Images courtesy of KFC. With just limited quantities available, the Pokémon Evolution Jacket is THE ultimate merch to get; featuring Charmander alongside its other evolution, Chameleon and Charizard, on the back of the jacket. Launching on 9 September 2026, this jacket will only be available at 5 stores (Kallang, Jurong Point, Bedok Town Square, Causeway Point and Scape), for $99 with each dine-in or takeaway purchase of a Japanese Nanban Zinger or Chicken Bites Box. Limited to 1...",
    "summary": "KFC is partnering with Pokémon for 'The Ultimate Launch' event, offering an immersive trainer experience with collectible merchandise and transforming outlets into themed stores.",
    "planning": true,
    "image_url": "https://nylon.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kfc-ultimate-launch-header.jpg",
    "confidence": 0.95,
    "published_at": "2026-07-27T08:35:22Z",
    "effective_date": "2026-08-19",
    "article_sentence": "From 19 August to 29 September, The Ultimate Launch by KFC teams up with Pokémon to bring you an immersive trainer experience at all KFC outlets, complete with collectible and trading cards.",
    "related_company_name": "The Pokémon Company",
    "related_company_domain": "pokemon.com"
  }
}

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