Pepsi History

Founding of Pepsi


In 1965, Pepsi-Cola CEO Don Kendall and Frito-Lay CEO Herman Lay sketch a deal on a napkin which resulted in PepsiCo.

PepsiCo to HQ


In 1970, PepsiCo moves its headquarters to 144-acre campus.

Rise to Ranks


Donal Kendall assumes the position of chairman of the board of directors.

Soviet Union


Pepsi become the first U.S. consumer product to be produced and sold to Soviet Union.

New CEO


D. Wayness Calloway becomes CEO when Kendall retires.

Present Day


PepsiCo agreement to BFY brands, maker of Popcorn snacks.