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KFC to Switch to Coca-Cola Beverages Across U.S. Restaurants
Just the facts
KFC announced a transition of its domestic beverage supply to The Coca-Cola Company, shifting away from PepsiCo products that have been served in its locations for decades. The restaurant chain previously operated under PepsiCo's restaurant division before being spun off in 1997 into what is now Yum! Brands. The multi-year supplier agreement will be implemented across KFC franchise and corporate locations throughout the United States. Representatives from Yum! Brands and Coca-Cola confirmed that beverage fountains will be converted sequentially over the coming months.
Why this is news
Fast food chain KFC announced that it will begin serving Coca-Cola beverages in its United States restaurants, ending its multi-decade supplier agreement with PepsiCo.
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