PepsiCo and Taco Bell extend partnership through 2036, expanding Pepsi internationally
Oct 22, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The 2036 renewal locks in Pepsi as the beverage provider for Taco Bell globally, emphasizing Pepsi’s international growth channel and brand exclusivity; this could support incremental volume and mix benefits for PEP over multi-year horizons, despite a near-term domestic headwind from KFC’s switch to KO.
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PepsiCo and Taco Bell renewed their alliance through 2036, reinforcing Pepsi’s beverage footprint in Yum Brands’ international markets even as KFC US shifts to Coca-Cola. The deal preserves Taco Bell’s Pepsi exclusives, like Baja Blast, and expands Pepsi products to Canada, the UK, Ireland, and Thailand, signaling a modest, long-term lift to PEP’s international sales.
PepsiCo and Taco Bell renew partnership through 2036.
KFC US shifts to Coca-Cola; Taco Bell remains Pepsi internationally.
International markets (Canada, UK, Ireland, Thailand) will serve Pepsi products.
Exclusive Taco Bell items use Pepsi products, e.g., Mountain Dew Baja Blast, Doritos Locos Tacos.
Relationship with Yum Brands spans back to pre-1997 spin-off from Pepsi.
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