PLANO, Texas (KPEL News) – It’s official: Kentucky Fried Chicken is no longer based in Kentucky. After nearly a century of calling the Bluegrass State home, KFC’s U.S. headquarters is packing up its famous 11 herbs and spices and heading south to Texas.
In a move that some might say is akin to heresy in the fried chicken world, Yum! Brands announced this week that KFC’s U.S. corporate office is relocating from Louisville to Plano, Texas—home to the global headquarters of KFC and Pizza Hut.
That means the brand built on Kentucky pride will now operate from the land of brisket, barbecue, and Whataburger. It took nearly 70 years, but Texas has finally succeeded in taking the “Kentucky” out of KFC.
Why the Move?
According to Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs, the decision to shift KFC’s U.S. corporate offices to Texas is all about “fostering greater collaboration” and “maximizing competitive advantages.” The company believes consolidating operations in Plano will position the brand for stronger growth, even as KFC struggles to keep up with Popeyes and Chick-fil-A in the chicken wars…