Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum! Brands, a multinational fast food restaurant franchisor of such iconic brands as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, has announced a restructuring of its headquarters' operations.
The company plans to designate two brand headquarters, one located in Plano, Texas, and the other in Irvine, California.
The KFC corporate office employees currently in Louisville, Kentucky will be relocated to the KFC and Pizza Hut Global headquarters in Plano, Texas. Remote employees will be asked to relocate to the campus that supports their work.
According to CEO David Gibbs, “These changes position us for sustainable growth and will help us better serve our customers, employees, franchisees and shareholders. Ultimately, bringing more of our people together on a consistent basis will maximize our unrivaled culture and talent as a competitive advantage. I’m confident this is another important step in growing our iconic restaurant brands globally. The relocation of approximately 100 KFC U.S. corporate roles will occur over the next six months, while the relocation of 90 remote positions will take place over the next 18 months."
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