Coca-Cola to return some distribution to U.S. franchisers

Less than three years after spending billions of dollars to acquire most of its U.S. distribution operations, Coca-Cola Co both acquired their North American bottling operations in 2010, in moves aimed at cutting costs, speeding innovation and turning around a sagging market where increasingly health-conscious consumers drink less soda.

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