Costco Ditches Pepsi for Coca-Cola at Food Court

Costco has switched to Coca-Cola products at its food court, replacing Pepsi as the official soda. This move is expected to be well-received by customers, who often prefer Coca-Cola products. The change comes after Costco ended its deal with PepsiCo earlier this year. Coca-Cola is the most popular soda sold in the United States, followed by Dr. Pepper and Sprite. Pepsi came in fourth.

Costco Wholesale has made a significant change at its food courts by replacing Pepsi products with Coca-Cola beverages. This move, which began in early July, is expected to be well-received by customers, as Coca-Cola is the most popular soda sold in the United States [1]. The change comes after Costco ended its deal with PepsiCo earlier this year.

Costco's decision to switch to Coca-Cola aligns with the preferences of its members, who often prefer Coca-Cola products. The company's move is part of a broader strategy to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Coca-Cola is the dominant soda brand in the U.S., followed by Dr. Pepper and Sprite, while Pepsi ranked fourth [2].

The switch is part of a broader trend in the soda industry, where Coca-Cola has been making inroads. In 2024, Coca-Cola was the most popular soda sold in the U.S., followed by Dr. Pepper and Sprite. Pepsi came in fourth, indicating a shift in consumer preferences [1].

The change is expected to be completed by the fall, with all of Costco's food courts offering Coca-Cola products. This move also comes at a time when President Donald Trump announced that Coca-Cola would begin using cane sugar as a sweetener instead of high-fructose corn syrup, although the company has neither confirmed nor denied this claim [3].

Costco's food courts have started switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola, with some locations already displaying Coca-Cola cups in their signage. The rollout began in early July and is expected to span warehouses in 14 countries, allowing Costco members worldwide to enjoy their favorite Coca-Cola beverages alongside the retailer's beloved food court offerings [3].

References:
[1] https://www.thestreet.com/retail/costco-finally-makes-food-court-change-members-demanded
[2] https://en.as.com/latest_news/pepsis-free-fall-to-4th-place-in-the-soda-wars-these-3-soft-drinks-now-top-the-list-in-the-us-n/
[3] https://nypost.com/2025/07/20/business/costco-locations-begin-to-make-the-switch-from-pepsi-to-coca-cola-at-food-courts/