StocksMedium•15 October 2026•
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KFC to Switch from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola Beverages in U.S. Restaurants
Key Facts
1KFC is switching from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola as its beverage supplier for U.S. restaurants.
2KFC has served Pepsi drinks since PepsiCo acquired the chain in 1986.
KFC is switching from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola as its beverage supplier for U.S. restaurants. CNBC reported that KFC has served Pepsi drinks since PepsiCo acquired the chain in 1986, marking the end of a long-standing exclusive partnership in the domestic market.
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) closed at $91.78 on October 14, 2026, while PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) closed at $129.27 on the same date. The move signals a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the beverage industry as PepsiCo loses a major long-term institutional client to its primary rival.