KFC and Coca-Cola Are Renewing Their Partnership

KFC restaurants in the United States are making a major change to the range of beverages offered to customers.

After nearly 40 years of cooperation with PepsiCo in the food-service industry, the brand announced that it will now work with Coca-Cola.

The significant change will affect more than 3,600 KFC locations across the United States.

According to the plan, the first Coca-Cola products will begin arriving in January 2027. By spring, the beverages are expected to be fully added to the menus of all KFC locations in the country.

The financial terms of the agreement between the two sides have not been officially disclosed.

The new contract applies only to the U.S. market. KFC locations in other countries will continue working with PepsiCo as before.

It should also be noted that KFC belongs to “Yum! Brands,” the holding company that also owns well-known chains such as “Pizza Hut” and “Taco Bell.”

Experts view the supplier change as an attempt by KFC to strengthen its position in the U.S. market.

The brand is currently carrying out broader changes aimed at refreshing its menu and offering customers a wider range of choices.