KFC Relocates HQ from Louisville to Plano, Texas

KFC is relocating its U.S. corporate headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, impacting about 100 corporate employees and an additional 90 remote workers over the next 18 months. Yum! Brands, KFC's parent company, aims to enhance sustainable growth and collaboration among its brands by consolidating operations in Texas, which is seen as more business-friendly. Despite the move, Yum! will maintain its corporate offices and the KFC Foundation in Louisville, and plans to build a flagship restaurant there. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg expressed disappointment over the decision, emphasizing KFC's deep roots in the state. This relocation reflects a broader trend of companies moving to Texas to take advantage of lower taxes and favorable business conditions. Yum! Brands' CEO David Gibbs highlighted that the changes are part of a strategy to better serve customers and shareholders while maximizing the company's culture and talent.