Coca-Cola bottle rights were negotiated in 1899 by Chattanooga lawyers. By 1920, over 1,200 Coca-Cola bottling operations were established. Competitors copied Coca-Cola's logo, creating consumer confusion. Company introduced diamond-shaped label in 1906 but labels often failed
Sprite was created by T.C. Evans in 1955 for strawberry and orange flavors. The lemon-lime version was developed in West Germany as Fanta Klare Zitrone. Sprite was introduced in the US in 1961 as a competitor to 7 Up
John Stith Pemberton invented Coca-Cola in 1886 as a temperance drink. Asa Griggs Candler acquired full ownership in 1888. Name "Coca-Cola" comes from coca leaves and kola nuts. Original formula remains a trade secret
Founded in 1954 as Instant Burger King in Jacksonville, Florida. Created signature Insta-Broiler cooking device and mascot in 1955. Introduced Whopper sandwich in 1957 and first TV advertising in 1958
Pepsi was created in 1893 by Caleb Bradham as "Brad's Drink". Renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898 for its supposed digestive benefits. Original formula included sugar and vanilla, not pepsin. Company went bankrupt in 1923, revived by Charles Guth
Datsun brand began in 1931 as small cars by DAT Motorcar Co. Name changed from "Datson" to "Datsun" in 1934 to honor Japanese sun. Company initially focused on military trucks and passenger cars. Production shifted to trucks during WWII, then resumed in 1947