How to Find Coca-Cola Vendors

The ubiquitous Coca-Cola logo is recognized worldwide. Finding a Coke product should present no challenge.

Coca-Cola is the world's most recognizable brand name, according to Forbes.com. With more than 120 years of history and availability in more than 200 countries, you can find Coca-Cola products almost anywhere, from sandwich shops and coffee houses to gas station vending machines and high-class restaurants. Although it would be nearly impossible, even for The Coca-Cola Company itself, to list all the locations its products are available, there are ways to ensure your thirst for Coke will be met. The soft drink giant does offer a way to check on specific product availability in general locations.

Instructions

1. Recognize Coca-Cola's competitors. Its main competitor, Pepsi, is the owner of one of the world's largest fast-food chains, Yum! Brands Inc. Yum! Brands is the parent company of popular fast-food chains KFC, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's, Taco Bell and A&W. These locations are not likely to serve Coca-Cola products. However, McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King offer Coca-Cola products.

2. Visit Coca-Cola's virtual vendor (see Resources). If traveling, this can provide useful tips as to what Coca-Cola products are sold in different regions. Use the drop-down menus on the website to select the region and product of your interest. This will tell you whether the product you've selected is available where you intend to travel.

3. Call ahead. If you don't want to be offered a Coke alternative, call the eating establishment you intend to visit and ask if it offers Coca-Cola.

References

• Forbes: Brand Values
• Library of Congress: Themes for Coca-Cola Advertising (1886-1999)
• Yum! Brands
• Coca-Cola Virtual Vendor

Resources

• Coca-Cola Virtual Vendor