Fast food company criticized for relocating main offices from its home state.

Yum! Brands, Inc. has recently made an exciting announcement - they will be relocating the headquarters of their beloved fast food chain, Kentucky Fried Chicken, from Louisville, Kentucky to Plano, Texas. This news certainly caused a stir, with many people taking to social media to express their opinions.

Some were quick to poke fun at the relocation, with one user on X jokingly referring to the new name as "Texas Fried Chicken". Others even suggested that the famous Colonel Sanders himself would not approve of the new location. But amidst the humor, there were also genuine concerns about the change, with one user asking if they would now be called "TFC" for short.

In response to the move, Yum! Brands, Inc. explained that approximately 100 KFC corporate employees will be relocated from Louisville to Plano over the next six months. These employees will receive relocation assistance during this transition period. Yum! Brands CEO, David Gibbs, stated that this decision was made with the company's growth and customer satisfaction in mind, as well as creating a strong and unified team.

This relocation is just one step in Yum! Brands' plan to expand globally. In fact, they have also designated a new headquarters in Irvine, California for their other brands, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill. And it doesn't stop there - the company has also announced that their remote employees will be expected to move to these new offices in the next 18 months.

It's not just the headquarters that will be moving - KFC will also be saying goodbye to its home in Louisville, Kentucky. As of now, there are 114 KFC locations across the US, with 21 of them in Louisville. However, the city will still be home to the KFC Foundation and Yum! Brands' corporate offices. In an effort to honor their history in Kentucky, Yum! Brands has also pledged a generous $1 million endowment to the College of Business at the University of Louisville for scholarships.

While KFC lovers are excited for the growth and opportunities that come with this relocation, not everyone is thrilled with the news. Some, like Louisville Metro Councilman Anthony Piagentini, expressed disappointment and concern for the city's economy. In his opinion, the city should focus on supporting and attracting businesses that truly want to be there.

It's clear that this is an exciting time for Yum! Brands, Inc. and KFC, as they continue to expand and evolve their brand. And while change can be scary, it's important to remember that the delicious fried chicken we all know and love will remain the same, no matter where the headquarters may be.

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