# KFC Swaps Pepsi for Coke in US

> KFC to switch US soda supplier from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola by Q1 2027.
- Title: KFC Swaps Pepsi for Coke in US · mint | Shortify
- Summary: KFC to switch US soda supplier from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola by Q1 2027. KFC will serve Coca-Cola beverages in all US restaurants by end of Q1 2027 to win back…
- Keywords: kfc, coca cola, pepsi co, yum brands, us restaurants, beverage supplier, chick fil a, popeyes, news, india, Swaps, Pepsi
- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/companies/news/a-new-fizz-at-kfc-why-the-chicken-giant-is-swapping-pepsi-for-coke-in-us-11792115619235.html
- Author: Akriti Anand
- Published: 2026-10-16T02:09:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kfc, coca cola, pepsi co, yum brands, us restaurants, beverage supplier, chick fil a, popeyes, news, india
## KFC switches US soda supplier
KFC will switch US restaurants from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola beverages next year.
## KFC's US drink history
KFC served PepsiCo drinks since 1986 after PepsiCo bought the chain.
## KFC's US market strategy
KFC aims to win back US diners who have switched to rivals like Chick-fil-A and Popeyes.
## KFC's new beverage plan
KFC US President Catherine Tan-Gillespie says new coke partnership will innovate and meet changing tastes.
## KFC's timeline for change
KFC expects to serve coke beverages in all us restaurants by end of q1 2027.
## PepsiCo's impact
PepsiCo faces setback as kfc leaves after 3,718 us locations.
## PepsiCo's market concerns
PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta says growth and margin recovery is taking longer than planned.
## Key takeaway

KFC will serve Coca-Cola beverages in all US restaurants by end of Q1 2027 to win back diners after rivals like Chick-fil-A and Popeyes gained share.