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KFC Relocates U.S. Headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

The move is part of Yum! Brands' strategy to consolidate operations, with KFC and Pizza Hut sharing a new corporate base in Plano, Texas.

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KFC will move its headquarters to Plano, Texas.
Yum Brands announced that KFC is leaving its Kentucky headquarters for Texas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaking on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (left) and the sun shining on the logo of Colonel Sanders, founder of the Kentucky Fried Chicken fast food restaurant KFC, on March 18, 2022 in Bath, England (right).

Overview

  • KFC's U.S. corporate headquarters will move from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, affecting 100 in-office employees and 90 remote workers over the next 18 months.
  • Parent company Yum! Brands aims to foster collaboration by consolidating KFC and Pizza Hut operations in Plano, while Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill remain in Irvine, California.
  • The relocation reflects a broader trend of companies moving to Texas, citing lower taxes and a business-friendly environment as key factors.
  • KFC will maintain a corporate presence in Louisville, including plans for a flagship restaurant and a $1 million endowment to the University of Louisville's College of Business.
  • The decision has drawn criticism from Kentucky officials, who emphasized KFC's deep historical ties to the state and its role in promoting Kentucky's heritage.