The Coca-Cola Company acquired Barq's in 1995.
Barq’s is a root beer brand founded in Biloxi, Mississippi, in 1898 by Edward Barq. The brand later became associated with its distinctive slogan, “Barq’s has bite!” and with a comparatively sharper flavor profile than many traditional root beers. Coca-Cola added Barq’s to its beverage portfolio during a period of expanding brand ownership.
Barq’s is unusual among major root beers because its regular version contains caffeine. That detail often distinguishes it from other well-known root beer brands, although product formulas and availability can vary by market and product version.
The acquisition date is sometimes confused with the histories of other beverage brands bought by Coca-Cola. Barq’s was acquired in 1995, while Minute Maid, Glacéau, Costa Coffee, and Monster Energy involved different transactions and years.