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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Anna Wise

KFC to create thousands of new UK jobs as fried chicken demand reaches new level

Hundreds of new KFC locations will be coming to the UK and Ireland under new plans - (Getty Images)

KFC has announced a massive £1.5 billion investment in its UK and Ireland operations, signalling a major expansion for the fried chicken chain.

The investment will create 7,000 new jobs and includes plans to open 500 new restaurants over the next 10 years. KFC said that the demand for fried chicken is stronger than it’s ever been.

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