KFC Swaps PepsiCo for Coca-Cola in US
Fast-food chain KFC has signed Coca-Cola as its new US beverage partner, ending a four-decade relationship with PepsiCo. The transition to Coca-Cola products will be completed across all US locations by spring 2027.
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KFC selected Coca-Cola as its beverage supplier for 3,718 stores across the United States, ending a four-decade partnership with PepsiCo. The switch closes a relationship that began when PepsiCo acquired KFC in a bid to expand into snacks. The loss creates a fresh headwind for PepsiCo as CEO Ramon Laguarta navigates a broader North America turnaround.
