RC Cola History

Who was the founder of RC Cola?

• Claude Hatcher

• Columbus Roberts

• Victor Posner

• Hillary Mott

What was the first product introduced by RC Cola?

• Ginger Ale

• Cherry Cola

• Knee-High

• Diet Right

Why did RC Cola change its name to Cherro?

• To avoid a lawsuit with Coca-Cola

• To rebrand and attract more customers

• To differentiate from other cola brands

• To honor the founder's father

Which product became the core of RC Cola's business in the 1930s?

• Ginger Ale

• Cherry Cola

• Knee-High

• Diet Right

What setback did RC Cola face in the 1960s?

• Sugar shortage

• World War I

• Banned artificial sweetener

• Death of the founder

Which soda company sued RC Cola over the use of the word 'cola'?

• Coca-Cola

• Pepsi

• Dr Pepper

• Snapple

What was the first mass-produced diet soda introduced by RC Cola?

• Diet Right

• Diet Coke

• Diet Pepsi

• Diet Dr Pepper

Why was the production of Diet Right discontinued?

• Government ban on artificial sweetener

• Low sales and popularity

• Health concerns over the sweetener

• Competition from other diet sodas

Who acquired RC Cola in 1984?

• Coca-Cola

• Pepsi

• Victor Posner

• Dr Pepper

What happened to RC Cola in the 1990s under Victor Posner's ownership?

• Increased sales and expansion

• Hostile takeover by Dr Pepper

• Legal troubles and decline

• Rebranding and repositioning