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Burger King Corporation and Caribbean Restaurants LLC Announce PepsiCo Renewed Agreement in Puerto Rico
MIAMI, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Caribbean Restaurants LLC, the BURGER KING(R) franchisee in Puerto Rico, and PepsiCo Beverages International today announced that they have renewed an exclusive, multi-year agreement to serve Pepsi brands (Pepsi, 7Up, Diet Pepsi and Mirinda) in each of the 163 BURGER KING(R) restaurants operated by Caribbean Restaurants in Puerto Rico. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990804/FLW005-a ) "Burger King Corporation and our franchisee partner in Puerto Rico are excited to continue and enhance our partnership with Pepsi," said Christopher E. Clouser, executive vice president and chief global marketing officer, Burger King Corporation. "We are committed to providing our customers with the food and beverages that they love." "Caribbean Restaurants LLC has been the most successful international BURGER KING(R) franchisee in terms of market penetration and community involvement. They have consistently provided outstanding results while building recognition of the BURGER KING(R) brand to the highest level in Latin America," said Julio Ramirez, president, Latin America and the Caribbean region. "We're proud to be associated with their organization for the last four decades." "Burger King Corporation is a great partner for Pepsi in Puerto Rico and this agreement is an example of their strong commitment to their customers and to serving Pepsi products," said Luis Montoya, vice president, North Latin America for PepsiCo Beverages International. Burger King has poured Pepsi for more than two decades in Puerto Rico. The companies stated that the multi-year contract represents millions of gallons of Pepsi beverages. "We are extremely proud of our longstanding alignment with the Pepsi brands in Puerto Rico and their unconditional support of our development throughout the years. Nothing comes close to a WHOPPER(R), fries and a Pepsi," said Luis Arenas, chief executive officer, Caribbean Restaurants LLC. About Caribbean Restaurants LLC Caribbean Restaurants LLC operates 163 BURGER KING(R) restaurants in Puerto Rico and has continued to grow the brand since opening its first restaurant in 1963. About PepsiCo Beverages International PepsiCo Beverages International is a division of PepsiCo, Inc, based in Purchase, New York, USA, and operating in more than 170 countries outside of the US and Canada. Its major carbonated soft drink brands include Pepsi, Pepsi Light, Pepsi Max, 7UP, and Mirinda. PBI's portfolio also includes functional beverages like Tropicana juices and juice drinks, Aquafina bottled water, SoBe teas, and Gatorade isotonic drinks. About Burger King Corporation Burger King Corporation was founded in 1954 and created the American icon, the HOME OF THE WHOPPER(R), in 1957. The company and its franchisees operate more than 11,435 restaurants in all 50 states and 57 countries and territories around the world, with 92% of BURGER KING(R) restaurants owned and operated by independent franchisees. Since the company's founding in Miami, the BURGER KING(R) brand has become recognized for great flame-broiled taste and HAVE IT YOUR WAY(R) food customization. In fiscal year 2001, the BURGER KING(R) system had system-wide sales of $11.2 billion. Burger King Corporation is a part of Diageo (NYSE: DEO), the international food and drinks company. To learn more about the BURGER KING(R) system, please visit the company's website at www.burgerking.com. MAKE YOUR OPINION COUNT - Click Here http://tbutton.prnewswire.com/prn/11690X90219602Back to top
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