Coke/Pepsi

The extra plumbing needed wouldn't make sense, and the additional syrup canisters would take up under-the-counter space that simply doesn't exist in most places. When I was remodeling a building to open my bar back in the 1980's, Coke and Pepsi both presented offers to be the soft drink supplier. The offers were very close to each other concerning what they would provide and install at no cost to me - all plumbing, dedicated refrigeration and dispensing guns. The deal breaker was the guaranteed contract pricing on the syrup. Pepsi was about 10% lower than Coke, so Pepsi it was. I happen to prefer Pepsi over Coke so that was an even easier decision.

Edited to add, beer companies do the same thing concerning what is available on tap, although the plumbing for individual brands isn't as complicated as setting up a soda gun that can dispense 8 or more different products.

So when I order a jack and coke, some casino's are giving me jack and pepsi? I thought the jack and cokes tasted funny at some places. Although I prefer pepsi, when it comes to a mixer, coke wins hands down.

I agree...this is crazy! I am a Diet Pepsi snob but I would never expect properties to carry both. Kind of like condiments and many other things......wish everyone had Beck's Light Beer they just don't you move on and adjust! Water is laways an option if you can't palate the soft drink of choice at a property.

The problem is that serving both offers no exclusivity, which translates to mediocre pricing. I know from experience in the restaurant biz that we could save as much as 25% or more (especially from #2 Pepsi). With the amount of syrup a hotel goes through along with vending/gift shop sales, this adds up to some serious coin.
Fortunately, I don't drink pop, but if I did I would get some for the room at least.

Good Luck!
Ric at Joes

Coke and Pepsi aren't mired in politics....countries are.

Any property will always take the best deal. It's simply business. You don't see Coke and Pepsi offered together in stadiums/arenas, do you? Why should the hotel industry be any different?