The world’s third-largest retailer, Costco, has set in motion a major transition in the soft drinks it serves at its food courts.

As younger drinkers shun traditional soda brands for gut-friendly alternatives, PepsiCo is hoping to lure them back with its iconic cola flavor.Related video above: Costco shifts from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at its food courtsOn Monday,

Coca-Cola confirmed the change began rolling out to all Costco warehouses across the globe beginning July 1. Coca-Cola fountain machines will span Costco stores across 14 countries, the beverage brand said, with a full rollout expected by fall 2025.

The New Orleans Costco at 3900 Dublin St. has already made the switch, with Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Barq's Root Beer and other options available for customers to go with their $1.50 hot dogs, pizza slices and chicken bakes over the weekend.

It’s going to cost people more to visit the United States. People on Social Security might see smaller checks. In-N-Out is planning to leave California to move to Tennessee. Costco will replace Pepsi products with Coke products.

Costco Canada announced some big news on Monday that impacts the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. Here’s what you need to know.

Sprite, for example, is the dominant lemon-lime soda. PepsiCo ( PEP) has a rival for it, Starry, a brand no person has ever intentionally ordered. Sales numbers back this up. In 2024, Coca-Cola was the most popular soda sold in the United States. That was followed by Dr. Pepper and Sprite.