KFC moving US headquarters from Kentucky to Texas, citing better prospects for growth

KFC, once known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is moving its corporate headquarters from Kentucky to Texas, the company announced on Tuesday.

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National story. 14 articles from 13 sources. 12 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Feb 19, 2025.

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InsiderLean Left· Feb 19, 2025

KFC is taking the 'Kentucky' out of its headquarters and shifting its US offices to Texas

New York TimesLean Left· Feb 19, 2025

KFC to Leave Kentucky for Texas

QuartzLean Left· Feb 19, 2025

KFC Headquarters is leaving Kentucky — for Texas, of course

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CBS NewsCenter· Feb 19, 2025

KFC is moving its corporate headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Feb 19, 2025

KFC moving its headquarters out of Kentucky

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Feb 19, 2025

KFC is leaving its ancestral home as parent company moves its corporate office to Texas

UPICenter· Feb 19, 2025

KFC to move corporate headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

Ran by 3 outlets· NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC10 Philadelphia, +1 more
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Feb 18, 2025

KFC moves U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Feb 18, 2025

KFC moves U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

NBC New YorkLean Left· Feb 18, 2025

KFC moves U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

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FOX BusinessLean Right· Feb 19, 2025

KFC moving US headquarters from Kentucky to Texas, citing better prospects for growth

New York PostLean Right· Feb 19, 2025

KFC slammed over leaving Kentucky for Texas: ‘Disappointed by this decision’

Washington ExaminerRight· Feb 19, 2025

KFC to move its headquarters out of Kentucky into Texas

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The GuardianLean Left· Feb 19, 2025

KFC to become Texas fried chicken in HQ move to low-tax state

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