KFC switches to Coke. But Pepsi’s still king at Taco Bell

KFC ended its relationship with PepsiCo last week and switched to serving Coca-Cola products. However, Taco Bell, which is owned by the same parent company as KFC, announced it will continue serving PepsiCo beverages like Mountain Dew Baja Blast for at least another decade. The Taco Bell deal represents a significant win for PepsiCo after a difficult period for its business.

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Taco Bell sticks with Pepsi as sister chain switches to Coke

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KFC switches to Coke. But Pepsi’s still king at Taco Bell

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