KFC

Dave & Buster’s Names Former KFC U.S. President as Its New CEO

by | Jul 16, 2025
Tarun Lal is a veteran global executive with more than 25 years of experience at Yum! Brands, where he most recently was president of KFC U.S.
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The Last Word: As KFC Plans U.S. HQ Move to Plano, Gov. Abbott Suggests Name Change
by | Feb 26, 2025
Last week, Yum! Brands announced that it's relocating its KFC U.S. headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to the KFC and Pizza Hut global HQ in Plano, Texas. The news didn't escape the attention of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who proposed a Lone Star-flavored name change for KFC.
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DFW-Based Yum! Brands Exec Named President of ‘Byte by Yum!’ SaaS Platform
by | Feb 11, 2025
Yum! Chief Digital & Technology Officer Joe Park will serve as president of Byte by Yum!, a tech platform enabling easy-to-manage operations across the company's Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill brands.
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Brinker Appoints Industry Veteran as VP of Marketing at Maggiano’s Little Italy
by | Dec 5, 2024
Parent company Brinker International said that in his new role, Mike Wesley will be instrumental in further amplifying and building the Maggiano's brand as it enters its next era of classic Italian American dining, driving key marketing and promotional strategies.
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Here’s How KFC’s Global HQ in Plano is Driving Its High-Flying Success

by | Aug 5, 2019
From shrimp donuts to Cheetos sandwiches, Kentucky Fried Chicken doesn't cook inside the lines. That's largely due to the Food Innovation Team at its global headquarters in North Texas, who are responsible for maintaining the other teams (and their menu concoctions) across the world.
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Site Selection Ranks DFW No. 1 Most Competitive in Food & Beverage
by | May 25, 2018
The impact of the more than 15,000 food and beverage businesses in DFW is substantial, accounting for roughly 370,000 local jobs. And, DFW remains a center of invention in one of the most competitive sectors in the nation.
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Pizza Hut Exec During US India Chamber Tech Conference: ‘Security is as Strong as the Weakest Link’
by | May 14, 2018
Technology leaders gathered Friday to discuss the latest trends, legislations, and opportunities across industries including cybersecurity and protecting growing amounts of data.
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