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KFC announced a major shift in its supply partnerships, switching from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola as its primary beverage supplier for U.S. restaurants for the first time in decades. The transition marks a significant change in the fast-food chain's operations and reflects evolving commercial negotiations between restaurant operators and beverage giants. The move carries implications for both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo's foodservice revenue streams and their respective competitive positions in the quick-service restaurant channel.