KFC moves U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

Core Points - KFC is relocating its U.S. headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, as part of Yum Brands' strategy to establish two corporate headquarters [1][2] - Approximately 100 KFC U.S. employees will need to relocate within the next six months, along with about 90 remote workers [1][2] - Yum Brands will maintain corporate offices in Louisville and plans to build a new flagship restaurant in the city [2] - The trend of relocating corporate headquarters has been influenced by factors such as lower taxes and changes in office space needs due to hybrid or remote work models [3] - Texas has emerged as a popular choice for corporate relocations, according to a 2023 report from CBRE [3] - Competitor Papa Johns previously moved its headquarters from Louisville to Atlanta in 2020, highlighting a trend among companies in the region [4]