Domino's Australia Switches Beverage Partner to Coca-Cola
The pizza chain has ended its decade-long partnership with Pepsi to better align with customer beverage preferences.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Healthy Food
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Domino's Australia has officially replaced Pepsi with Coca-Cola as its beverage supplier, ending a ten-year partnership. The shift follows a review of consumer data and aims to align the company's Australian market with its broader global footprint.
Why it matters
The company adjusted its beverage menu to reflect clear customer demand for Coca-Cola products. This decision supports the chain's strategy of pairing pizzas with popular drink options in its meal bundles.
Customers in the ACT demonstrate a 20 per cent higher preference for Coke No Sugar compared to other states, while the Northern Territory reports the lowest preference. This switch marks the first major beverage change for the chain in 11 years.
The players
Domino's Australia
This major pizza chain operates numerous locations across the country and recently modified its meal bundle offerings.
Coca-Cola
This global beverage corporation provides soft drinks to major fast-food outlets including McDonald's, Hungry Jack's, Subway, and Pizza Hut.
Pepsi
This global beverage brand maintains partnerships with various Australian retailers including KFC and Taco Bell.
The details
Domino's Australia has shifted its business focus toward meal bundles that incorporate sides like garlic bread and beverages. The change sees the chain return to the supplier it last used in 2015, mirroring similar industry trends seen with KFC in the United States.
Timeline
May 1971: McDonald's opened its first Australian restaurant in Yagoona.
2015: Domino's Australia previously stopped serving Coca-Cola.
21 October 2026: Domino's Australia officially switched back to Coca-Cola.
Culture Shift
The transition reflects a larger societal trend where fast-food chains are increasingly curating menus based on granular regional consumer data. By moving away from the 41-year KFC and PepsiCo partnership model in the United States, brands are prioritising local flavour preferences over long-term legacy supply contracts.
Customers can now expect to see Coca-Cola products instead of Pepsi across all Australian Domino's locations. This change affects the beverage options available in standard meal bundles when ordering online or in-store.
The takeaway
The move highlights the influence of regional consumer data on national supply chains. Customers are encouraged to check updated meal bundle menus to see how these beverage changes impact their favourite pizza pairings.
Further reading
For more on evolving consumer choices, explore the latest trends in Healthy Food.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nine.
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