Dr Pepper is an American soft drink brand created in 1885 by pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas, making it one of the oldest major soft drink brands in the United States, predating both Coca-Cola and Pepsi. The drink was first served at Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store and was named by the store's owner, Wade Morrison. Dr Pepper is known for its distinctive flavor, described by the company as a blend of 23 flavors, though the exact recipe remains a trade secret. The brand has evolved over the decades, spawning variants including Diet Dr Pepper, Dr Pepper Cherry, Dr Pepper Cream Soda, and Dr Pepper Zero Sugar. Dr Pepper is currently owned by Keurig Dr Pepper, which was formed in 2018 through the merger of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and Plano, Texas, Keurig Dr Pepper is the third-largest beverage company in North America. Dr Pepper holds a unique position in the soft drink market as a major brand independent of both the Coca-Cola and Pepsi systems, though it is distributed through both networks depending on the market.
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