KFC has announced plans to invest nearly £1.5billion into its UK and Ireland business and create 7,000 jobs.
The expansion will see the fast food chain, which operates 1,000 stores in the region and employs about 30,000 people, open a further 500 over the next decade.
KFC is celebrating its 60th year in the UK and is also upgrading 200 of its existing sites with a new design and upgraded digital features.
It said Britain’s appetite for fried chicken was growing, with the market estimated to be worth £3.1billion.
‘We’ve never seen such strong demand,’ added Rob Swain, UK and Ireland general manager.
New restaurants: KFC said Britain’s appetite for fried chicken was growing, with the market estimated to be worth £3.1bn
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KFC to invest £1.5bn opening new restaurants in UK and Ireland creating 7,000 jobs