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McDonald’s and Coke's Marriage Might Need a Refresher

June 25, 2026·19 min·5-min readnarrativebusiness
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McDonald's and Coca-Cola's 70-year partnership, once a cornerstone of American fast food, is evolving as shifting consumer tastes push McDonald's to diversify its beverage offerings beyond Coke, including new deals with Red Bull and experimental drink lines. While both companies insist th

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Imani Moise

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