Key facts
- Coca-Cola products will be available at KFC US restaurants by spring 2027.
- The partnership between KFC and PepsiCo dates back about four decades.
- KFC has 3,718 US locations.
Fast-food chain KFC has signed a deal with Coca-Cola to supply beverages to its US stores, ending a 40-year partnership with PepsiCo. Coca-Cola products are expected to be available at KFC US restaurants by spring 2027. The partnership began when PepsiCo acquired KFC, and continued after KFC was spun off in 1997. PepsiCo is currently undergoing a turnaround in its North America business, with CEO Ramon Laguarta noting that growth and margin recovery is taking longer than planned. PepsiCo and Yum Brands recently renewed agreements for Taco Bell and KFC International stores, including a 10-year deal with Taco Bell. KFC has 3,718 US locations.