KFC had been partnered with Pepsi for 37 years, a relationship that had become a staple of the chain’s U.S. operations.
On 2026‑10‑15, KFC announced a new beverage partnership with Coca‑Cola, ending its long‑standing tie with Pepsi.
KFC is nearing a deal to switch to Coca-Cola $KO from Pepsi $PEP at thousands of 🇺🇸 restaurants - WSJ https://t.co/8q96wdroDv
The switch is part of KFC’s broader “Kentucky Fried Comeback” initiative, aimed at revitalizing the brand and attracting more customers.
restaurants, as the chain prepares to replace Pepsi products with Coca‑Cola offerings.
The transition will affect KFC’s 3,718 U.S. restaurants, as the chain prepares to replace Pepsi products with Coca‑Cola offerings.
*KFC NEARS DEAL TO SERVE COCA-COLA DRINKS AT ITS U.S. RESTAURANTS: WSJ *PEPSICO HAS BEEN PARTNER AT KFC'S U.S. RESTAURANTS FOR DECADES: WSJ $KO $PEP
KFC expects the full implementation of the switch to be completed by 2027.
Beverage offerings play a key role in fast‑food customer experience, and the move to Coca‑Cola is intended to strengthen KFC’s competitive position in the domestic foodservice market.
KFC nears deal to switch U.S. beverage provider to Coca-Cola from Pepsi - WSJ https://t.co/P0Xdge3Rnj
While financial details of the partnership remain undisclosed, the change is expected to influence both KFC’s brand perception and the dynamics of the beverage supply chain in the U.S. fast‑food sector.
