In a move that’s ruffling more than just feathers, KFC’s parent company, Yum Brands — also the owner of Taco Bell and Pizza Hut — announced it would be relocating KFC’s corporate headquarters from Kentucky to Texas,
Texas’ business-friendly environment and no corporate income tax has made relocations attractive, but Georgia and the Carolinas are gaining ground.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has suggested Kentucky Fried Chicken should change its name to Texas Fried Chicken, after KFC announced it is moving its U.S. headquarters to the Lone Star State. Newsweek contacted Yum!
"This strategic decision will involve relocating KFC U.S. corporate office employees currently in Louisville, Kentucky, to the KFC and Pizza Hut Global headquarters in Plano, Texas. In addition, U.S.-based remote employees will be asked to relocate to the campus where their work happens."
In the press release, Yum! Brands Chief Executive Officer David Gibbs said this transfer will benefit the brand in the near future.
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KFC's corporate staff will relocate from the brand's headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, Yum says.
KFC will be moving its longtime headquarters from Kentucky, the only home its ever known, to Plano, Texas, the company announced on Tuesday.
KFC is moving its headquarters to Texas, sparking backlash from unhappy customers who quickly voiced their displeasure.