https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kfc-to-ditch-pepsi-for-coke-in-thousands-of-restaurantsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kfc-to-ditch-pepsi-for-coke-in-thousands-of-restaurantshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kfc-to-ditch-pepsi-for-coke-in-thousands-of-restaurants#u138708Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:51:56 +0000KFC is ending a nearly 40-year partnership with PepsiCo to name The Coca-Cola Company as its beverage supplier for U.S. locations. The transition will affect 3,700 restaurants, with the rollout of Coca-Cola products beginning in January 2027. The new beverage options are expected to be available across the chain by spring 2027. This shift marks the first time in decades that KFC has moved away from Pepsi products in the United States.Why it mattersKFC is one of the largest sellers of Pepsi among U.S. restaurant chains. Analysts suggest the move puts PepsiCo's broader food service ties und