The popular fast-food chicken franchise, once known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, announced Tuesday it’s abandoning its namesake state and moving its corporate headquarters to Plano, Texas, according to the Louisville Courier Journal.

It hasn't been the best start to the year for fast-food chains, with restaurants such as Wendy's reporting soft sales so far in 2025. A combination of sky-high prices and low value for money is keeping customers away from these restaurants,

Yum Brands said it will shift the office from Louisville to Plano though KFC will keep some operations in Kentucky, including its KFC Foundation. However, Andy Beshea, governor of the state of Kentucky,

KFC is relocating its U.S. corporate headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, as part of Yum! Brands’ restructuring plan. The move, which will also shift Pizza Hut’s base, has drawn criticism from Kentucky leaders,