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Dr Pepper Snapple Group Announces Expanded Availability of Dr Pepper to All U.S. McDonald's(R) Restaurants

Dr Pepper, which is currently available in approximately 8,500 U.S. McDonald's restaurants, will be rolled out to all 14,000 U.S. restaurants starting this year, bringing Dr Pepper to McDonald's in a number of major new markets, includingChicago,Los Angeles,Northern California and the Northeast. Diet Dr Pepper, currently available in 3,500 U.S. restaurants, will be available as a regional option.

"We are very excited about the opportunity to bring Dr Pepper to millions more McDonald's guests each day," said Larry Young, president and CEO of Dr Pepper Snapple Group. "We look forward to building on our relationship with McDonald's and its outstanding franchise community."

"Dr Pepper has been a great McDonald's supplier for many years. It's a brand that performs well in our system," said Karen Wells, Vice President of Strategy and Menu, McDonald'sUSA. "As our customers continue to look for more variety and choice in the beverage offerings available to them, it makes sense to have brands like Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper available to provide our guests with even more quality beverage options to choose from."

Dr Pepper was created inWaco, Texas, in 1885 and is the oldest major soft drink brand in America. It continues to be one of the most popular soft drinks, with both Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper among the top 10 carbonated soft drink brands in the U.S.

About Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. [NYSE: DPS] is the leading producer of flavored beverages inNorth America and theCaribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 8 of our 12 "power brands" are No. 1 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes 7UP, Mott's, A&W, Sunkist soda, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry, Schweppes, Squirt, RC Cola, Diet Rite, Penafiel, Rose's, Yoo-hoo, Clamato and Mr & Mrs T mixers. To learn more about ourPlano, Texas-based company and our iconic brands, please visit www.drpeppersnapple.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

Statements made in this press release that relate to future performance or financial results of DPS are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and involve uncertainties that could cause their respective actual performance or results to materially differ. DPS undertakes no obligation to update any of these statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as to the date hereof. Accordingly, any forward-looking statement with respect to DPS, should be read in conjunction with the additional information about risks and uncertainties set forth in DPS' Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including DPS' registration statement on Form 10 filed April 22, 2008.

McDonald's is the registered trademark of McDonald's Corporation and its affiliates.

SOURCE Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.