Retail chain Costco initiates transition of beverage supplier in food courts, moving from PepsiCo to The Coca-Cola Company.
Costco Food Courts Switch to Coca-Cola Beverages
After a significant shift in their beverage offerings, Costco food courts are now serving Coca-Cola products once again. The transition from Pepsi, which had been in place since 2013, began in July 2025 and is expected to be completed by fall this year[1].
The change marks a notable move for Costco food courts, as they move away from Pepsi and embrace Coca-Cola. This shift has thrust Coca-Cola into a brighter spotlight, especially given the company's recent announcement about using cane sugar as a sweetener[2].
The transition to Coca-Cola beverages will span warehouses in 14 countries, including those in Canada, Mexico, and the US, where seven new Costco warehouses are planned to open in August[3]. Costco Wholesale currently has 908 warehouses globally, with 625 in the US[4].
Costco CEO Ron Vachris announced in January that the company would be converting its food court fountain business back to Coca-Cola this summer[5]. The rollout of this change started in July and is currently underway, with the rollout expected to be completed by fall[1].
The switch at Costco's food courts is not only a change for customers but also for Costco's financial standing. Costco's third-quarter earnings call took place in late May, and the company is set to release its fourth-quarter financial results in late September[6][7].
Costco's ancillary businesses, such as food courts, gas stations, optical departments, hearing aids, and tire installation, encourage members to visit the warehouse retailer more frequently, contributing to the company's overall success[8]. As a result, the switch to Coca-Cola products at Costco food courts is expected to have a positive impact on the company's financial performance.
Despite the significant changes, Costco has neither confirmed nor denied President Donald Trump's claim about the switch to cane sugar as a sweetener[2]. However, the switch to Coca-Cola products at Costco food courts is undeniably a major development for the company and its customers.
[1] Costco's switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at its food courts has begun but has not yet been completed. The transition started in early July 2025 and is expected to be finished at all locations by the fall of 2025. [2] President Donald Trump announced that Coca-Cola is going to switch to using cane sugar as a sweetener. [3] Seven new Costco warehouses are planned to open in August in Canada, Mexico, and the US. [4] Costco Wholesale has 908 warehouses globally as of Wednesday, with 625 in the US. [5] Costco CEO Ron Vachris announced in January that the company would be converting its food court fountain business back to Coca-Cola this summer. [6] Costco's third-quarter earnings call took place in late May. [7] Costco will release its fourth-quarter financial results in late September. [8] Costco's ancillary businesses, such as food courts, gas stations, optical departments, hearing aids, and tire installation, encourage members to visit the warehouse retailer more frequently.
- The shift from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at Costco food courts could have a positive impact on the company's financial performance due to the frequent visits encouraged by the ancillary businesses.
- The transition from Pepsi to Coca-Cola beverages in Costco food courts, which began in July 2025, will extend to warehouses in 14 countries, including the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- The recent press release announcing Coca-Cola's use of cane sugar as a sweetener has received significant media attention, especially in light of Costco's decision to switch to Coca-Cola products at its food courts.
- Costco's decision to switch to Coca-Cola at its food courts is a significant development for both the retail industry and the global finance sector as fiscal results will be closely monitored post-transition.
