14 Companies That Moved To Plano, Texas (2020-2025)
In this report, we highlight 14 companies that moved to Plano, TX from a different state between 2020-2025. This research by Buildremote is a free subset of our database, Companies Moving To Texas. This report was published on July 8, 2025. The research was conducted from 2021 onward.
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👉 Companies Moving To Plano 👈
Here’s a list of 14 notable companies that moved to Plano, TX since 2020.
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KFC
- Moved from: Kentucky
- Date: February 18, 2025
- Employees: 800,000
- Source
“The chain founded by Col. Harland Sanders is leaving its Louisville headquarters to set up shop in the Dallas suburb of Plano, Yum! Brands announced Tuesday. Around 100 U.S. employees will be required to relocate over the next six months and another 90 who work remotely will be required to move over the next 18 months.”
Fisher Investments
- Moved from: Washington
- Date: March 28, 2023
- Employees: 4,630
- Source
“Fisher Investments is relocating its headquarters from Camas, Washington to Texas after the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that a capital gains tax is constitutional. Some employees from the Washington office will relocate to Plano.”
Ribbon Communications
- Moved from: Massachusetts
- Date: April 21, 2021
- Employees: 3,920
- Source
“The move comes after the company initiated a plan to ‘consolidate and reduce the number of our facilities worldwide,’ the filing said. Ribbon Communications has a market valuation of over $1 billion as a public company and pulled in revenue of more than $800 million last year.”
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Simplilearn
- Moved from: California
- Date: October 23, 2024
- Employees: 3,100
- Source
“Our move to Texas marks a pivotal moment in our journey, driven by our commitment to being at the forefront of a thriving tech ecosystem and tapping into a diverse talent pool.”
Diversified
- Moved from: New Jersey
- Date: October 31, 2024
- Employees: 2,600
- Source
“Diversified is eager to tap into the skilled workforce in Dallas and surrounding areas, which means potential job opportunities and growth for local talent.”
Republic Finance
- Moved from: Louisiana
- Date: May 11, 2022
- Employees: 1,225
- Source
“Republic Finance to move HQ to Plano form Baton Rouge. The new 58,000-sf office will house more than 250 employees.”
Cognigy
- Moved from: California
- Date: April 16, 2025
- Employees: 272
- Source
“Düsseldorf, Germany-based Cognigy—a global leader in customer service automation using agentic AI—has relocated its U.S. headquarters from San Francisco to the Dallas suburb of Plano.”
Katapult
- Moved from: New York
- Date: April 23, 2021
- Employees: 140
- Source
“The company is the latest example of technology companies ditching the coasts in favor of North Texas.”
Leadr
- Moved from: Washington
- Date: February 1, 2020
- Employees: 90
- Source
“Leadr packs up and moves its headquarters to Plano, Texas.”
Ecoer HVAC Systems
- Moved from: Virginia
- Date: March 24, 2025
- Employees: 50
- Source
“Texas offers an ideal environment for innovation and growth, and we’re thrilled to call it our new home,” said Louis Ing, Ecoer CEO.
QuickFee
- Moved from: California
- Date: October 20, 2023
- Employees: 50
- Source
CEO Jennifer Warawa said.: “Relocating our headquarters from Santa Monica, California to Plano, Texas is a strategic move that signifies our dedication to growth, innovation and customer excellence.”
Ulrich Medical USA
- Moved from: Missouri
- Date: September 16, 2022
- Employees: 50
- Source
“German-based Ulrich Medical USA will move its U.S. headquarters from Chesterfield, MO to Plano. Ulrich is a global medical device company developing musculoskeletal implant technologies. The new HQ will house 30 people initially.”
Graze Inc.
- Moved from: California
- Date: April 1, 2024
- Employees: 45
- Source
“Graze Inc., a California startup piloting autonomous and emissions-free commercial lawnmowers, is relocating its headquarters and research center to Plano. The company expects to open a new facility in Legacy business park in April as it prepares to launch its robotic commercial-grade mower.”
Elite Advanced Polymers
- Moved from: Mississippi
- Date: February 11, 2022
- Employees: 30
- Source
“Elite Advanced Polymers, a specialty materials compounder, is relocating its corporate headquarters to Plano from Ripley, Mississippi.”
See Also: Every Company Leaving California | Every Company Leaving San Francisco | Notable Companies Leaving Chicago
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Sources & Further Reading
Here’s where we found our research.
- News stories linked to under each company
- Office of the Governor, Texas Economic Development & Tourism
- The California Book of Exoduses compiled by California Policy Center
