KFC is aiming to open dozens of new outlets in Sussex by the end of 2020.

It is understood the chain is offering incentives of £20,000 to people who find a new site in their target areas.

Among the target areas is Brighton, Horsham and Lewes.

A spokesman for the company said: "We have bold ambitions to have over 1,000 stores in the UK and Ireland by 2020.

"We are looking to build over 50 new stores a year."

KFC was first introduced to the UK in 1965 with its first branch in Preston, but today it operates 850 outlets in the country.

There are several branches in Sussex.