KFC switches to Coca-Cola as US beverage partner, ending PepsiCo deal
KFC has signed Coca-Cola as its beverage supplier for US restaurants, ending a longtime partnership with PepsiCo. Coca-Cola products arrive by spring 2027.
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what happened
Fast-food chain KFC has chosen Coca-Cola as its beverage partner for sodas at its US stores. The agreement ends a longstanding relationship with PepsiCo. Coca-Cola drinks will be available at KFC restaurants in the US by spring 2027. The chain operates 3,718 locations in the country. Initially the deal was described as close to completion, and later reports said the agreement had been signed.
why it matters
For PepsiCo, losing a partner of this scale is a notable blow while it struggles to improve sales in the US. For Coca-Cola, it expands its presence in a large restaurant network, but the material available does not quantify any effect on its financial results.
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