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.