Charlotte loses a corporate HQ: Struggling Six Flags relocating to another state Catherine Muccigrosso, The Charlotte Observer Aug 27, 2026 Aug 27, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Financially struggling Six Flags Entertainment Corp. plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Charlotte back to Arlington, Texas, next year. The surprise move means the amusement park chain that is Carowinds’ parent company will only have had its headquarters in Charlotte for less than three years by the time it relocates.kAm%96 492?86 H:== 46?EC2=:K6 4@CA@C2E6 =6256CD9:A 2E r9@4E2H $E25:F> :? 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