KFC is relocating its U.S. headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas. While Louisville will retain some offices, the shift raises questions about the future of KFC employees in Kentucky.

KFC, formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is officially leaving the state it’s named after. The fast food chain’s parent company, Yum! Brands, announced on Tuesday that KFC will be moving its corporate headquarters to Texas. Specifically, the Dallas suburb of Plano, where KFC will join sister brand Pizza Hut’s offices.

KFC's corporate staff will relocate from the brand's headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, Yum says.

The relocation to Texas by Yum! Brands, which Pepsico spun off in 1997, is a move to help keep the company growing. Today, KFC has more than 30,000 restaurants in 150 countries and is considered the second-largest restaurant chain in the world, behind only McDonald’s.

KFC is leaving Kentucky. The fried chicken chain’s U.S. headquarters will move from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, owner Yum Brands said Tuesday. About 100 KFC U.S. employees will be required to relocate over the next six months.

Kentucky Fried Chicken is moving out of Kentucky for greener pastures in Texas, its parent company said on Tuesday.

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) announced it is moving its headquarters to Texas. Soon after the announcement, KFC was on the receiving end as its displeased customers poured in their displeasure. Hours after KFC’s parent company,