News Summary
Yum! Brands is relocating approximately 100 corporate jobs from Louisville to Plano, Texas, merging KFC and Pizza Hut headquarters. Employees have until September to decide on relocation or face separation by September 2025. Those opting not to move may receive severance packages. The company plans to invest $7 million in this transition while maintaining some presence in Louisville through initiatives like community support and education funding.
Texas – Yum! Brands has announced the relocation of approximately 100 corporate positions from its Louisville headquarters to its office in Plano, Texas, as part of efforts to consolidate operations between the KFC and Pizza Hut brands. Employees have until September to decide whether to make the move. If they choose not to relocate, they will be officially separated from the company beginning September 30, 2025, or within a 14-day period thereafter.
The restructuring will primarily affect 91 employees, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) submitted to the state. To assist those not making the transition, Yum! Brands has indicated that severance packages may be available, although employees are not permitted to displace others to retain their positions.
The company plans to invest approximately $7 million into the relocation initiative, a significant portion of which will be designated for severance benefits. Yum! Brands is also exploring options for its existing office space in Louisville, contemplating whether to enhance the current facility or to relocate within the city. Several potential office locations have been identified in downtown and east Louisville.
Although the corporate positions will be moving to Texas, Yum! Brands will maintain a presence in Louisville through the KFC Foundation and retain around 560 jobs in the city. Furthermore, the company has committed to building a flagship KFC restaurant in Louisville and has pledged a $1 million endowment to the University of Louisville’s College of Business. This endowment is intended to support scholarships and initiatives for the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence.
The transition of corporate roles to Texas is projected to occur over a six-month timeframe, while remote positions will be adjusted over the next 18 months. Louisville’s Mayor Craig Greenberg has publicly expressed disappointment regarding the loss of jobs but remains committed to working with Yum! Brands leadership to ensure the company maintains a robust presence in the Louisville area.
The decision to relocate a portion of Yum! Brands’ workforce has turned the spotlight onto the broader implications for the local economy and the future of the company’s operations. Louisville has long been recognized as a significant hub for Yum! Brands, with its corporate headquarters established for KFC. The company’s announcements regarding enhanced educational partnerships and community support indicate that, while some corporate roles may be shifting to Texas, they remain invested in the local community’s growth.
Overall, as Yum! Brands moves forward with its plans, both the affected employees and the community will be closely monitoring developments. The relocation is part of a strategic effort by Yum! Brands to streamline operations and strengthen its business framework across its various brands.
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