The fierce competition between Coke and Pepsi continues in the exclusive agreements that the companies have with chain restaurants, entertainment venues, and hotel chains such as Marriott International.
Costco switched its food court beverage from Coke to Pepsi in 2013, then switch it back to Coke in 2025, according to CostcoInsider
And several restaurant chains switched from Pepsi to Coke in recent years such as Panda Express, which transitioned from Pepsi to Coke, beginning in February 2018, according to a company statement. Arby’s restaurant chain also switched from Pepsi to Coke in 2018 after the sandwich chain’s agreement with Pepsi expired. Marriott switches from Pepsi to Coke And now giant hotel chain Marriott International Inc. has signed a global agreement with The Coca-Cola Company making Coke its global beverage partner, replacing Pepsico after its 34-year agreement with the hotel chain ended.
Coca-Cola launched its partnership with Bethesda, Md., hotel chain on July 1 across several drink categories, including carbonated soft drinks and a growing range of hydration and functional beverages, according to a Marriott statement. Coke offered at Marriott in 146 countries Marriott will introduce Coke products to its guestrooms, restaurants, lounges, meetings and events in about 10,000 properties in 146 countries and territories beginning July 1 and rolling out internationally over the coming months. “This agreement brings together two iconic brands with a shared commitment to quality, consistency, and creating memorable experiences,” Marriott International CEO Anthony Capuano said in a statement. “We are focused on delivering the products our guests and Marriott Bonvoy Members know and love, better meeting guest preferences, and creating economic benefits for owners and franchise operators across our system,” Capuano said. “We’re excited to collaborate with The Coca-Cola Company to deliver their great products in more places.” The agreement was developed in…