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KFC Relocates U.S. Headquarters to Texas

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Kentucky Fried Chicken is moving its U.S. headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, in a significant shift for the fast-food chain long linked to its Southern roots. The relocation affects about 100 corporate employees, who will join Yum! Brands’ existing KFC and Pizza Hut teams in Plano over the next six months. An additional 90 remote workers will be asked to transition within the next 18 months.

This decision is part of a broader strategy by Yum! Brands, which also owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill. The company is implementing a dual-headquarters approach: Plano will serve as the central hub for KFC and Pizza Hut, while Irvine, California, will house Taco Bell and Habit Burger operations. Leadership says the goal is to foster in-person collaboration, improve company culture, and tap into talent pools in key markets.

The relocation aligns with a broader trend of companies consolidating operations in Texas to optimize logistics, reduce costs and take advantage of favorable tax structures, and adapt to evolving workforce expectations.

Despite the relocation, Yum! Brands will retain a corporate presence in Louisville. Plans include a new flagship KFC restaurant and a $1 million endowment to the University of Louisville’s College of Business. While the move reflects a shift in operational strategy, the company’s continued investment in the region suggests the brand’s ongoing commitment to its Kentucky origins.

McDonald’s Is Yummier Than Yum Brands!

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Yum Brands, Inc runs fast food restaurants such as Kentucky Fried chicken, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and A&W All-American Food Restaurants Brand. They have about 37,000 restaurants are in 110 countries. The company is growing especially in China and developing countries.

Analysts were concerned that with the greater unemployment and economic constraints would cause people to abandon the fast food chains. This is to some extent true; however it is so much a part of modern life to travel and to grab meals along the way that it continues even during hard times.

Over the last year the stock has gone up from $46 to $54 per share. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $52.12. It’s dividend yield is 2.2 percent or about $1.20. The return on equity ratio is 79.19%. It has a high debt to equity ratio of 174.19. Revenue growth in the last quarter was 9.4%.

Its chief competitor is McDonald’s Corp whose stock has been steadily rising for the last five years. It has risen from $40 to $90 and is still going strong. It’s a real powerhouse and from an investment perspective its is better than Yum.