KFC Swaps Pepsi for Coke in US

KFC to switch US soda supplier from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola by Q1 2027.

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Oct 16, 2026

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KFC Swaps Pepsi for Coke in US

KFC to switch US soda supplier from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola by Q1 2027.

In brief

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 diners after rivals like Chick-fil-A and Popeyes gained share. Originally reported by mint.

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.

What matters most

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.

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