The agreement terminates a supply relationship between KFC and PepsiCo that lasted roughly 40 years. PepsiCo's history with the brand includes ownership of KFC, along with Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, until those assets were divested in 1996.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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KFC U.S. Replaces Pepsi with Coca-Cola after 40 Year Partnership
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Beverages from Coca-Cola will be the sole offering at every KFC restaurant in the U.S. by Spring 2027. The fast food chain formally announced the new partnership, which transitions its beverage contract across thousands of domestic outlets away from PepsiCo, moving one of the largest soda agreements in the country.
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