Major boost for KFC fans as chain reveals major investment to upgrade shops as it takes on rivals

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FAST food chain KFC is splashing out £1.49billion to clip the wings of rivals Popeyes and Wingstop.

Yesterday KFC announced it would spend £583million ­creating 7,000 jobs at diners and in the supply chain.

Bosses said they aim to take on managers, as well as staff for kitchen-based jobs and newly created “guest experience” roles.

The chain, with more than 1,000 restaurants in the UK and Ireland and 30,000 staff, will also spend £466million on 500 new outlets...