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.
Pepsi has lost its exclusive global beverage agreement with Marriott International.Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images
Marriott switches from Pepsi to CokeAnd 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 countriesMarriott 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 collaboration with Hot Shoppe International, Marriott’s global procurement organization, leveraging its scale and supplier network to help drive value for owners and operators worldwide.”This is a great day. On behalf of the entire Coca-Cola system, we’re excited about our future with Marriott and the opportunity to provide travelers more of the brands they love,” Coca-Cola Company CEO Henrique Braun said in a statement.Marriott served Pepsi since 1992Pepsico had been Marriott International’s carbonated beverage provider since 1992 in its lobby markets, restaurants, bars, and in-room dining. The former partners extended their agreement in August 2018, according to a Pepsico statement at the time.Marriott operated 4,000 properties in North America and over 800 hotels globally when it renewed its agreement with Pepsico in 2018.Pepsico and Marriott have not give a specific reason for ending their agreement that lasted over three decades.Marriott and Coca-Cola did not reveal the length of the agreement or any financial details. Marriott’s soda war:Pepsico signs global beverage agreement with Marriott International in 1992.Pepsi renews beverage agreement in 2018. Source: Pepsico.Coca-Cola begins beverage agreement with Marriott International July 1, 2026. Source: MarriottRelated: Giant troubled satellite TV company files Chapter 11 bankruptcy