Fast-food giant KFC leaves Kentucky home for Texas

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STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER SID MILLER WELCOMING KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN TO TEXAS

February 20, 2025   “Businesses across the nation are choosing Texas as their destination for many reasons. Above all, no state is better for business than the Lone Star State. I am proud to welcome Kentucky Fried Chicken as they join the ranks of major companies like Charles Schwab Corporation, Chevron, Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter), and SpaceX—along with many others seeking greater growth opportunities in Texas. These moves bring valuable j…

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The governor of Kentucky was also angered by the news that KFC is moving the company's headquarters to Dallas. The chain's business has been stagnating for several years, with a five percent drop in sales reported.

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Metro council members offer solutions with KFC corporate leaving Louisville

Things like amending tax codes, streamlining government processes, and improving quality of life are all at the top of mind.

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‘Texas Fried Chicken’: KFC headquarters moves from Kentucky to Texas

Kentucky Fried Chicken is relocating its U.S. corporate headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas. About 100 corporate employees will move within six months, with 90 remote workers transitioning over 18 months. Yum! Brands cited the move as a way to enhance collaboration among its brands, with KFC joining Pizza Hut’s global headquarters in Plano. Despite the relocation, KFC will maintain offices in Louisville, fund a $1 million e…

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Colonel Sanders is moving to Texas: KFC headquarters relocating to Plano. Here's why

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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Ninety-five years ago, Kentucky Fried Chicken was founded in the state of the same name, but in the future, the US Fast Food Chain will be controlled from Texas.