- Costco food courts are switching back to Coca-Cola after more than a decade of serving Pepsi.
- The switch to Pepsi in 2013 caused a stir among some members.
- The latest move has once again sparked mixed reactions.
Costco is switching back to Coca-Cola products in its food court after more than a decade of serving Pepsi — and it’s sparked mixed reactions online.
While some are eagerly awaiting the retro shift back to Coke, others are lamenting the loss of Pepsi, with many debating which is best to have as part of Costco’s $1.50 hot dog and soda combo.
“We’re so back,” One X user wrote.
“That $1.50 hotdog and drink is about to get a lot more visits from me,” another said.
“Hot dog and drink gonna hit different now,” a third added.
Others, however, insist that Pepsi reigns supreme.
"That sucks, love coke and Pepsi, but Costco hotdog/pizza and Pepsi go hand in hand," one TikToker said.
"I've always been more of a Coke guy but idk if there's anything better than Costco pizza with Pepsi," shared an X user.
"Shoutout to the handful of us who prefer Pepsi over Coca-Cola," another added. "This one hits the feels a little bit. Costco hot dog and an ice cold Pepsi belong together!"
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirmed the return to Coke at the company's annual shareholder meeting earlier this week.
"This summer, we will be converting our food court fountain business back over to Coca-Cola," Vachris said.
The company pulled Coke products from its food courts in favor of Pepsi in 2013, which again caused a stir among members.
At the time, then-VP of food services Alan Bubitz told BevNET: "You're not going to be able to please everybody. It's our job to preserve the integrity of the price point."
The latest move back to Coke marks another victory for Coca-Cola, which has long been a dominant force in the beverage industry and holds more than double the market share of Pepsi, according to a 2024 ranking from Beverage Digest based on 2023 sales volumes.
Coke Classic held an estimated 19.2% share of the US carbonated soft drink market, while Pepsi garnered 8.31% — down from 15% in 1995.