Texas Fried Chicken?! (Say it ain't so!)

Rock_cake

KFC, the fast food chain formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is leaving the state where it all began.

"The chicken chain’s parent company, Yum Brands, announced Tuesday that KFC’s corporate headquarters is leaving Louisville Kentucky for Texas, joining sister brand Pizza Hut’s offices in the Dallas suburb of Plano..."

https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/food/kfc-kentucky-headquarters-texas/index.html

No word if it'll re-brand to 'TFC'
On another note, I recently learned that Texas Roadhouse franchise is headquartered in Louisville KY, my life has been a lie!

Kathy_9

Kentucky to Texas and Texas in Kentucky = Texucky🙃😄

broknsymetry

I was pissed when it went from Kentucky Fried Chicken to just KFC. Sure, we all called it that, but that was not its name.

If it becomes Texas Fried Chicken will they sell bigger pieces or just tell you they're bigger?

Donoreo

broknsymetry I was pissed when it went from Kentucky Fried Chicken to just KFC.

Why? It seems an odd thing even to give a second thought.

Rook

They're moving to a more business-friendly state.
I'm surprised more companies aren't doing this. Money talks.

broknsymetry

Rook They're moving to a more business-friendly state.

My understanding is that Yum! Brands, Inc. (KFC parent company) is just consolidating corporate HQs which should save them money.and foster greater collaboration between brands.

Yum said the move is part of its broader plans to designate two brand headquarters in the U.S. — in Plano and Irvine, California. KFC and Pizza Hut will be headquartered in Plano, while Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill will remain based in Irvine. Yum added that 90 U.S.-based employees who have worked remotely will be asked to eventually relocate to the campus where their work occurs.
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Yum said that designating two brand headquarters is meant to foster greater collaboration among its brands and employees.

“These changes position us for sustainable growth and will help us better serve our customers, employees, franchisees and shareholders,” Yum CEO David Gibbs said in a news release.

https://apnews.com/article/kentucky-fried-chicken-louisville-67979f21e4261f10c7ef07bd8f80bb26

Kathy_9

What started out as a lighthearted post has quickly devolved into yet another political discussion. Those posts have been removed and the thread locked from further discussion.