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KFC Is Moving to Ditch Pepsi for Coke in Thousands of Restaurants

The Wall Street Journal reports the chicken chain is lining up a new beverage partner for thousands of U.S. locations; your large drink may soon taste different.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:34 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by WSJ: “KFC Is Moving to Ditch Pepsi for Coke in Thousands of Restaurants”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:34 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.

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WSJKFC Is Moving to Ditch Pepsi for Coke in Thousands of Restaurants

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorKFC is moving to drop Pepsi for Coca-Cola in thousands of its U.S. restaurants, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive, and it would be a real blow to PepsiCo's American business.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the next time you order a bucket, the fountain in the corner could be a different brand entirely, and I think that's a fresh start for everybody.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThousands of fountains. That's a lot of people who will be told it's the same thing.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNobody has asked the chicken.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe chicken just wants a refill.

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