https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kfc-to-switch-to-coca-cola-beverages-in-u-s-restaurants-for-the-first-time-in-decadesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kfc-to-switch-to-coca-cola-beverages-in-u-s-restaurants-for-the-first-time-in-decadeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kfc-to-switch-to-coca-cola-beverages-in-u-s-restaurants-for-the-first-time-in-decades#u135100Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:05:45 +0000KFC is ending its nearly four-decade beverage partnership with PepsiCo to switch to The Coca-Cola Company as its U.S. soda supplier. The transition begins in January 2027, with a full rollout across the domestic restaurant system scheduled for completion by spring 2027. The shift affects thousands of locations nationwide, bringing Coca-Cola products to more than 3,600 restaurants, with different reports citing counts of 3,600 and 3,700 locations. This major foodservice change replaces long-standing Pepsi beverages at all domestic KFC restaurants.Why it mattersThe transition marks a monumental