RC Cola (short for Royal Crown Cola[1]) is a carbonated cola beverage owned in the United States by Keurig Dr Pepper and internationally by RC Global Beverages, Inc. In 1901, the Cole-Hampton-Hatcher Grocery Store was established in Columbus, Georgia.

Apr 14, 2016 · When Diet Rite hit shelves in 1962, it was a smashing success. Within a year and a half of its release, it had rocketed up to number four on the sales chart, behind Coke, Pepsi, …

Jun 14, 2021 · Have you ever heard of RC Cola? This soda is a direct competitor to Coca-Cola and Pepsi and can often be found alongside its counterparts in the soft drink aisle.

Jan 18, 2025 · RC Cola is re-evaluating its pricing strategies to compete effectively with brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi, focusing on maintaining its value proposition while navigating increased operational costs due to the sugar tax.

Delve into the delightful showdown of RC Cola vs. Pepsi! Discover their unique flavors, branding, and more in this fizzy exploration.

Fueled by the widespread demand for Diet Rite Cola and RC Cola, the company thrived throughout 1960s, gaining considerable ground on its two biggest rivals, Pepsi and Coca-Cola.

In terms of beverages, RC produced the first low-calorie diet cola (Diet Rite), the first caffeine-free diet cola (RC 100) and the first diet cherry cola (Diet Cherry RC). Other RC innovations include the all-aluminum beverage can and Royal Crown Draft cola, a …

Feb 17, 2024 · As the cultural dominance of Coca-Cola and Pepsi continued expanding from coast to coast throughout the 1980s, Royal Crown valiantly held its own, capturing the thirsts and tastes of around 4 to 5 percent of American soft drink consumers by 1984.

RC is one of the original American colas, with flavors that became customers' favorites. Learn more about our brands and the great beverages we make.

Aug 30, 2022 · RC Cola, a 100-year-old soft drink brand, once had a hugely loyal fanbase in the USA. Even famous American rhythm guitarist “Big Bill Lister” sang a song called “Gimme An R C Cola and a Moon Pie”. In fact, RC Cola was the best-selling soda in the Philippines in 2015.