When KFC leaves… Kentucky!

The famous Kentucky Fried Chicken has just undergone a huge geographical change!

Indeed, as announced by the brand’s owner, “Yum! Brands,” KFC will officially leave the state of Kentucky to move to Plano, Texas! Pizza Hut will do the same. And for the other chains under “Yum! Brands,” such as Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill, no changes will be made, as they will remain based in Irvine, California.

We are talking about at least 100 KFC employees who will have to pack their bags to relocate to Texas, while another 90 additional employees will face the same fate within a year and a half.

The CEO of “Yum! Brands,” David Gibbs, explained this important decision through a press release, considering the impact it will have on the daily lives of their representatives.

Although the news is not at all popular in Louisville, the city where KFC was born, the leaders of “Yum! Brands” have decided to keep the KFC Foundation and their administrative offices in Kentucky, to retain part of its roots. The organization also stated that it intends to make a $1 million (US) donation to the University of Louisville’s business school, reports USA Today.

One can read between the lines that “Yum! Brands” somewhat wanted to buy peace by making this donation, but it is clear that KFC’s departure to Texas will create a void in the state of Kentucky, considering everything that this restaurant brand means in this region.

After all, the temple of Colonel Sanders has become one of the most recognized fast-food chains worldwide, so it is understandable that a mourning will be necessary for those affected.

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