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Greg Abbott: “Kentucky Fried Chicken is leaving Kentucky & moving to Texas. Welcome to Texas, Colonel & company. Many hungry Texans…”

On the recordFebruary 19, 2025
Kentucky Fried Chicken is leaving Kentucky & moving to Texas. Welcome to Texas, Colonel & company. Many hungry Texans appreciate your move. Now, and hear me out, any chance you would consider a name like Texas Fried Chicken or TFC? It's a great brand.
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Greg Abbott
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Abbott welcomes KFC's move to Texas and jokingly suggests a name change.

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