Restaurants expand beverage offerings as Coca-Cola explores drink innovation
McDonald’s and Wendy’s are among longtime Coca-Cola customers expanding their beverage offerings to boost profit margins, according to CNBC.
McDonald’s and Wendy’s are expanding their beverage offerings as longtime Coca-Cola customers, according to CNBC. The companies are seeking to boost their profit margins through these expanded offerings.
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