US EditionFast-food giant KFC leaves Kentucky home for Texas
- KFC's headquarters is relocating from Kentucky to Texas as part of a restructuring by its parent company Yum Brands.
- About 100 corporate employees will move, receiving relocation support during the transition.
- Yum Brands plans to establish two headquarters for its main brands in Plano, Texas, and Irvine, California.
- KFC aims to maintain its presence in Louisville by building a flagship restaurant there.
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STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER SID MILLER WELCOMING KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN TO TEXAS
February 20, 2025 “Businesses across the nation are choosing Texas as their destination for many reasons. Above all, no state is better for business than the Lone Star State. I am proud to welcome Kentucky Fried Chicken as they join the ranks of major companies like Charles Schwab Corporation, Chevron, Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter), and SpaceX—along with many others seeking greater growth opportunities in Texas. These moves bring valuable j…
The governor of Kentucky was also angered by the news that KFC is moving the company's headquarters to Dallas. The chain's business has been stagnating for several years, with a five percent drop in sales reported.
‘Texas Fried Chicken’: KFC headquarters moves from Kentucky to Texas
Kentucky Fried Chicken is relocating its U.S. corporate headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas. About 100 corporate employees will move within six months, with 90 remote workers transitioning over 18 months. Yum! Brands cited the move as a way to enhance collaboration among its brands, with KFC joining Pizza Hut’s global headquarters in Plano. Despite the relocation, KFC will maintain offices in Louisville, fund a $1 million e…
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