KFC moves U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

CNBC ^ | 02/18/2025 | Amelia Lucas

[ro_dreaming]

Cane’s isn’t good.

It’s bland. And the “Cane’s Sauce” isn’t that great, either.

Just my opinion, but like pineapple on pizza, everyone’s got an opinion.

[Dr. Sivana]

Anybody ever try Habit Burger & Grill? I never heard of them until this article

Slightly upscale burger joint. Above Wendy’s and Red Robin, below Five Guys and Steak ‘n’ Shake. Now part of Yum! Brands.

[Thank You Rush]

::Anybody ever try Habit Burger & Grill? I never heard of them until this article.:: Hadn't heard of it either. Used to live in Irvine but moved from CA years ago but I would think there would be lots of competition with In-N-Out Burger there which has superb food...be kind of difficult to shift allegiances after years of enjoying it...

[heavy metal]

that bites...

[Texas resident]

Kenyan fried monkey.

“Monkey! The other white meat”

[Dartoid]

No it is Yum Brands which ruins everything they touch. (IMO)

[lowbridge]

“The relocation is part of Yum’s broader plan to have two corporate headquarters: one in Plano, the other in Irvine, California”

Wait a second here. In California? Are they insane?

This bad decision ranks right up there with when they stopped making their fried chicken using their original recipe that they built their empire on.

[dfwgator]

That’s one company that should be broken up.

[Fiji Hill]

They were trying to shake “Kentucky Fried Chicken” down for trademark fees on “Kentucky”!

Can a state copyright its name?

[Dartoid]

100% agree!!!!!

[Fiji Hill]

This bad decision ranks right up there with when they stopped making their fried chicken using their original recipe that they built their empire on.

There's a Kentucky Fried Chicken place within walking distance of my home, but I haven't eaten there in years and will probably never eat there again. They ruined their chicken with the new recipe. When I'm hungry for fried chicken, I now go to the "other" KFC--Korean fried chicken joints that are popping up all over the Southland.

[Ronaldus Magnus III]

For a moment, I thought this was Babylon Bee.

[Dr. Sivana]

It took some cross-examination, but I got this out of co-pilot ai:

“Generally, geographical names like state names cannot be trademarked by individuals or businesses in a way that allows them exclusive rights over the name. This means that no private entity can completely own a state name.

However, the situation with Kentucky was unique. The Commonwealth of Kentucky didn’t “trademark” its name in the conventional sense used for brands and logos. Instead, it enacted legislation that required businesses using “Kentucky” in their names for commercial purposes to obtain a license and pay fees. This was more of a regulatory measure than a traditional trademark.

KFC’s agreement with the state was a way to comply with this regulation without having to continually pay the fees, allowing them to continue using “Kentucky” in their brand name. So, while it might sound like a trademark, it was actually a form of state regulation.”

[datricker]

I have both an in and out and a habit near me i find i like the habits burger, fries and onion rings much tastier

[larrytown]

Next you’ll tell me Outback Steakhouse isn’t headed out of Australia...

[xone]

“Monkey! The other white meat”

Monkey is red meat.

[Tommy Revolts]

LOL. It’s still KFC over there.

[DesertRhino]

I would think if Kentucky HAD a trademark, and didn’t enforce it for 94 years, it wouldn’t go well in court.

But who knows. Sounds like the State lost out.

[DesertRhino]

I would think if Kentucky HAD a trademark, and didn’t enforce it for 94 years, it wouldn’t go well in court.

But who knows. Sounds like the State lost out.

[ViLaLuz]

Texas fried chicken is Church’s Chicken.