KFC corporate offices are leaving Louisville, 100 jobs impacted

Yum! Brands has announced it is moving 100 KFC jobs out of Louisville.  

According to the company, it is relocating its KFC USA corporate offices to Plano, Texas, where the Pizza Hut headquarters is. 

In all, the company's latest move will affect 100 corporate roles and 90 remote positions. 

Yum! officials said the corporate roles will relocate to Texas over the next six months. The remote jobs will have to relocate to wherever their work happens over the next 18 months. 

So, what's behind the move? 

David Gibbs, Yum! Brands Chief Executive Officer:

"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."

As for what will remain in Louisville, Yum! Brands and the KFC Foundation will stay. What is the news about? List mentioned companies