# KFC Switches from Pepsi to Coke

> KFC ends 40-year Pepsi deal for Coke, losing Mountain Dew flavor.
- Title: KFC Switches from Pepsi to Coke · Dexerto | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: kfc, pepsi, coca cola, mountain dew, sweet lightning, fry chicken, us restaurants, gaming, sports, Switches, Coke, Dexerto
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/food/kfc-is-dropping-pepsi-for-coke-after-40-years-and-fans-could-lose-exclusive-mountain-dew-flavor-3419393
- Author: Dylan Horetski
- Published: 2026-10-16T15:16:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kfc, pepsi, coca cola, mountain dew, sweet lightning, fry chicken, us restaurants, gaming, sports
## KFC ends Pepsi partnership
KFC is ending its 40-year partnership with Pepsi and switching to Coca-Cola.
## Mountain Dew flavor ends
The exclusive Mountain Dew Sweet Lightning flavor will no longer be available at KFC.
## KFC's new Coke plan
KFC will transition to Coca-Cola products starting January 2027, with full rollout by spring 2027.
## Key takeaway

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