In the press release, Yum! Brands Chief Executive Officer David Gibbs said this transfer will benefit the brand in the near future.

Yum! Brands which owns the fried chicken chain KFC has announced plans to move the brand's U.S. headquarters to Plano, Texas.

KFC's corporate staff will relocate from the brand's headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, Yum says.

KFC is leaving Kentucky. The fried chicken chain’s U.S. headquarters will move from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, owner Yum Brands said Tuesday. About 100 KFC U.S. employees will be required to relocate over the next six months.

KFC is moving its headquarters to Texas, sparking backlash from unhappy customers who quickly voiced their displeasure.

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