#CocaCola announces its beverages will replace Pepsi at 3,700 US #KFC locations in 2027 , representing approx half a bllion in yearly soda revenues, and as much as 3% of current providers' beverage sales. The change ends a nearly 40-yr partnership with PepsiCo that started in 1986 when #PepsiCo originally acquired KFC leading to creation of the Yum! Brands subsidiary in 1990s. Related Yum! owned chain #TacoBell just renewed its long-term contract with #Pepsi for another 10 years. https://www.reuters.com/business/kfc-sign-coca-cola-beverage-partner-ditching-pepsico-wsj-reports-2026-10-15/ #FastFood #BeverageIndustry #Yum!