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KFC Relocates Headquarters from Kentucky to Texas in Corporate Restructuring

KFC's parent company Yum! Brands announces the relocation of its corporate office from Louisville, Kentucky to Plano, Texas, impacting about 100 employees.

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  2. KFC is moving its corporate headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

    Kentucky Fried Chicken is leaving its roots behind, so to speak, with the infamous brand set to follow in the recent wake of a handful of companies relocating to Texas.

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  3. KFC Relocating US Headquarters From Kentucky to Texas

    The moves have been driven partly by the state’s lower taxes and business-friendly policies, as well as the generally lower cost of living in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Updated: Feb 19th, 2025, 6:21 PM ET

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Yum! Brands is relocating KFC’s U.S. corporate office from Louisville to Texas, impacting about 100 jobs while retaining a presence in Kentucky through a $1 million scholarship endowment and a new flagship restaurant. Local leaders express disappointment, fearing the loss of Kentucky's heritage in the brand. The move aims to enhance collaboration among Yum's multiple brands as part of a broader strategy.

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