Diet Coke
Diet Coke (called Coca-Cola Light in some countries) is a sugar-free and no-calorie soft drink produced and distributed by The Coca-Cola Company. It contains artificial sweeteners instead of sugar. Unveiled on July 8, 1982 and introduced in the United States on August 9, it was the first new brand since 1886 to use the Coca-Cola trademark. The product quickly overtook the company's existing diet cola, Tab, in sales.
Frisch's
Frisch's was known for its "cherry" and "vanilla" Coke but switched to Pepsi products in December 2013. Frisch's cited a better deal from Pepsi, and deemed taste tests adding the same vanilla and cherry flavorings to fountain Pepsi acceptable. However, the change stirred numerous protests at Frisch's Facebook page from customers unhappy with the loss of Coke. Frisch's noted that Toledo area franchised stores have served Pepsi for "a number of years". Big Boy Restaurants International previously switched from Coke to Pepsi in 2001, similarly citing a "great, interesting proposal" by Pepsi. Frisch's new owners were aware of the controversy, and in June 2018, CEO Jason Vaugn announced that Coca–Cola was returning to Frisch's Big Boy restaurants by September. Coca–Cola reappeared at Frisch's Mainliner restaurant on July 27, 2018 with other stores to follow. Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart was on hand to pour the first Coke at 11 am.