Reuters: KFC switches U.S. beverage partner from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola

On October 15, 2026, Reuters reported KFC signed Coca-Cola for U.S. stores, ending a PepsiCo relationship dating back about four decades; Coca-Cola products are due by spring 2027. PepsiCo said it renewed agreements with Yum! for Taco Bell and KFC International; Taco Bell's agreement is for 10 years. Deal terms were not disclosed.