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After 40 years of pouring Pepsi, KFC chose Coke, and the move says something bigger about where each beverage giant stands heading into earnings season.

Transition to Coca-Cola brings two iconic brands together, a visible proof point in KFC's broader comeback plan PLANO, Texas, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC U.S. today announced a new partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, another step in the brand's ongoing effort to refresh its menu and beverage platform and create more reasons for customers to visit. Beginning in January 2027, KFC will transition its U.S. beverage partnership to The Coca-Cola Company, with Coca-Cola products expected to be served in all U.S. restaurants by spring 2027.

Jefferies has cut its earnings forecasts for Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE:YUM), the owner of Taco Bell and KFC, as weaker Taco Bell sales and the disposal of Pizza Hut weigh on its outlook.

Two fast-food franchisors share nearly identical business models, yet one has quietly crushed the other on dividend growth while losing badly on share price stability. Picking the wrong one for retirement could cost you years of income.

Made for snacking on the go, Go Buckets are the first KFC bucket designed to fit in a standard car cupholder PLANO, Texas, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC is introducing Go Buckets, a new way to KFC that brings its signature Finger Lickin' Good® chicken to snacking occasions and moments beyond the traditional meal. Designed for on-the-go occasions, Go Buckets pair a choice of KFC chicken with fries or wedges, starting at just $3.49.

KFC's new Open House restaurant concept opens this Saturday in McKinney, Texas. The new store will offer expanded menu offerings, including breakfast, which is a new venture for the fast-food chain.

Rooted in the Colonel's spirit of hospitality, Open House is a modern expression of KFC that brings together a menu built for how guests eat today, approachable value, modern design, genuine hospitality and new reasons to visit. Quick Summary: •     Goal: KFC debuts Open House, a new restaurant built to serve guests, learn what works and identify ideas that could benefit KFC's 3,500+ U.S. restaurants.

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD | MCD Price Prediction) shares are falling sharply in Wednesday morning trading after the company detailed a multi-year strategy at its Investor Day, headlined by an $8.5 billion franchisee support commitment that runs through 2036.

Yum! Brands has more than 40,000 restaurants worldwide. The KFC and Taco Bell brands each account for roughly 40% of companywide sales, making them both very important. Yum! Brands has increased its dividend for nine consecutive years. Its five-year dividend growth rate is 8.6%, which is very solid and easily exceeds inflation. Yum! Brands has a decent financial position. The long-term debt/equity ratio is N/A due to negative common equity (stemming from the buybacks), but the interest coverage ratio is approximately 5.

Chicago, IL – September 16, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares Arista Networks, Inc. ANET as the Bull of the Day and Yum! Brands, Inc. YUM as the Bear of the Day.