Papa Gino's, D'Angelo's will serve Coca-Cola

Papa Gino’s Holding Corp., the Dedham company that operates the Papa Gino's Pizzeria and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches chains, announced a multi-year beverage contract with the Coca-Cola Co.

Under the terms of the agreement, Coca-Cola Foodservice and Hospitality, will be the beverage provider for both the chains' roughly 370 restaurants throughout New England, Papa Gino's said.

"The new contract will include Coca-Cola beverages, as well as Fuse, Vitamin Water, and Dasani water," Papa Gino's said.

“Coca-Cola brings a full range of products and support, including marketing and consumer insights, as well as the best fountain drinks for our Papa Gino’s Pizzeria and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches restaurant guests,” Michael McManama, senior vice president of brand development for Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, said in a statement. “We know they’ll be great partners to help us grow our business and our profits.”

Papa Gino's previously had a beverage contract with PepsiCo Inc., whose brands include Pepsi-Cola, a spokeswoman for Papa Gino's said.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)