KFC Switches from Pepsi to Coke

KFC ends 40-year Pepsi deal for Coke, losing Mountain Dew flavor.

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Oct 16, 2026

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KFC Switches from Pepsi to Coke

KFC ends 40-year Pepsi deal for Coke, losing Mountain Dew flavor.

In brief

KFC ends 40-year Pepsi deal for Coke, losing Mountain Dew flavor. KFC is dropping Pepsi for Coke after 40 years, ending exclusive Mountain Dew Sweet Lightning flavor. Originally reported by Dexerto.

KFC ends Pepsi partnership

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KFC is ending its 40-year partnership with Pepsi and switching to Coca-Cola.

Mountain Dew flavor ends

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The exclusive Mountain Dew Sweet Lightning flavor will no longer be available at KFC.

KFC's new Coke plan

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KFC will transition to Coca-Cola products starting January 2027, with full rollout by spring 2027.

The takeaway

KFC is dropping Pepsi for Coke after 40 years, ending exclusive Mountain Dew Sweet Lightning flavor.

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