KFC Makes a Major Change for the First Time in Decades

KFC has ended its decades-long partnership with PepsiCo and will now serve Coca-Cola products in its United States locations. This marks a huge shift for the brand and a big win for Coca-Cola as the company continues to gain market share in the fast-food industry.

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“I’m incredibly excited to bring KFC and Coca-Cola together. These are two originals, with deep consumer love,” Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President of KFC U.S shared in a news release. “This partnership is about more than what’s in the cup. It is another step in our work to evolve KFC, strengthen our restaurants, menu offerings, and create a more relevant experience for today’s customers. Coca-Cola shares our ambition for the future of this brand, and I’m excited about what we can create together.”

Thousands of KFC locations will make the change from Pepsi products to Coca-Cola by early 2027. The Coca-Cola Company is equally excited for KFC to carry its products.

“This exciting new partnership brings Coca-Cola and KFC together across the U.S. for the first time,” Dagmar Boggs, President of Foodservice & On-Premise, North America, The Coca-Cola Company, shared. “By pairing KFC’s iconic food and flavors with the breadth of Coca-Cola’s beverage portfolio and innovation capabilities, we have an incredible opportunity to make every visit more refreshing, create memorable consumer experiences, and unlock new growth possibilities together.”

KFC isn’t the only major retailer to switch from Pepsi to Coke products recently. Both Culver’s and Costco made the change in the last several years, and customers seem to be very happy. Are you team Coca-Cola or Pepsi?

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