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Coverage dated October 15, 2026 to October 17, 2026

KFC switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products in US locations

Headline from KXAN Austin

A major change is coming to KFC in the new year that will end a 40-year-old tradition.

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  1. Bloomberg

    KFC’s US Locations to Replace PepsiCo Beverages With Coca-Cola (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Fried-chicken chain KFC reached an agreement to serve Coca-Cola Co. beverages at its US locations, dislodging PepsiCo Inc. from a longtime restaurant partner.

  2. New York Post

    KFC signs Coca-Cola on as new beverage partner, ditching PepsiCo (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Losing a beverage partnership would come as a blow to PepsiCo, which is struggling to improve sales in the country.

  3. WDTN Dayton

    KFC switching from Pepsi to Coca Cola products in US locations (opens WDTN Dayton)

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    WDTN Dayton's feed description

    DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- A major change is coming to KFC in the new year that will end a 40-year-old tradition. KFC announced Thursday its planned switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola beverages across its domestic locations.

  4. Independent Journal Review

    KFC Plans US Switch From Pepsi to Coca-Cola (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    KFC will drop Pepsi for Coke at all 3,718 U.S. sites from January 2027; PEP slipped as YUM rose 2.82% on the Oct. 15, 2026 announcement.

  5. FOX Business

    KFC replacing Pepsi with Coca-Cola at 3,700 US restaurants after nearly four decades (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    KFC will replace Pepsi with Coca-Cola at all U.S. restaurants by spring 2027, ending a beverage partnership that lasted nearly four decades.

  6. Quartz

    KFC will switch its U.S. restaurants from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola drinks in 2027 (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Coca-Cola products are expected in all U.S. KFC restaurants by spring 2027, ending a supplier relationship that dates to 1986

  7. Fast Company

    Coke is winning the Pepsi challenge as KFC becomes the latest brand to switch (opens Fast Company)

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    Fast Company's feed description

    Coke has scored another victory in its ongoing war with Pepsi. Starting in January, fast food chicken chain KFC will be offering Coca-Cola products in its U.S. locations. All 3,600 locations nationwide should have made the switch by the spring, Coca-Cola said in the announcement.

  8. KXAN Austin

    KFC switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products in US locations (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    A major change is coming to KFC in the new year that will end a 40-year-old tradition.

  9. Inc.

    KFC Is Dropping Pepsi After 37 Years. Why Coca-Cola Is Getting More Than a Soda Deal (opens Inc.)

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    Inc.'s feed description

    After decades with PepsiCo, the fast-food giant is making a massive beverage switch. Here is why the multi-market deal is worth far more than just drink sales.

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