KFC to create 7,000 jobs to fend off rivals Wingstop and Popeyes

KFC announces plans to create 7,000 new jobs in the UK and Ireland amid competition from fast food chicken chains like Wingstop and Popeyes. The company will invest nearly £1.5bn over five years in new restaurants and upgrades, focusing on key locations such as Ireland and northwest England. With billions spent annually on fried chicken chains in the UK and Ireland, KFC's expansion efforts aim to maintain its market leadership against growing competitors.