Coca-Cola Deals Pepsi a Stinging Blow, Snatches KFC After Nearly 40 Years
Ending a 40-year deal, KFC replaces Pepsi with Coca-Cola at 3,600 U.S. locations as part of its "Kentucky Fried Comeback."
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8-K filing — PEPSICO INC (PEP)
Filed: 2026-10-16 AccNo: 0001104659-26-116626 Size: 620 KB Item 8.01: Other Events Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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