When Hatcher — then only 27 years old — was denied by one of the soda company's bottlers, he decided to halt Coca-Cola purchases and instead create his own soda recipe in his store's basement. The rest, as they say, is history. Join us as we go through the Royal Crown company's ups and downs.
Historic Columbus Apr 1, 2021 5 min read From Union Bottling Works to Nehi to Royal Crown: the history of the Royal Crown Cola Company Happy Spring, everyone! In April, HCF's History Spotlights will cover the stories and legacies of five businesses that have been in our community for a long time. The Tragic History of RC Cola. Royal Crown Cola, or RC, is over eighty years old. It was an innovative brand that paired well with deep-dish pizza in Chicago and Moon Pies in the South. And RC Cola was still eclipsed by both Coca Cola and Pepsi. 6zvbt. 275 307 480 309 10 428 470 244 136