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KFC to switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola in 2027
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- KFC's U.S. restaurants will switch from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola beverages by early 2027, marking the first major change in drink supplier for the chain in decades.
- The move aims to help KFC regain market share in the U.S. as it faces stiff competition from rivals like Chick-fil-A and Popeyes.
- KFC U.S. President Catherine Tan-Gillespie described the switch as a key part of the "Kentucky Fried Comeback," emphasizing innovation and meeting changing consumer tastes.
- While the U.S. locations will serve Coca-Cola, Pepsi will remain a partner for KFC's international markets and its parent company, Yum Brands.
- The beverage supplier battle between Coke and Pepsi continues, with recent shifts including Pepsi acquiring Subway and Coke winning over chains like Culver's, Arby's, and Panda Express.
