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How long after the beverage's inception did Pemberton sell the rights to Coca-Cola?

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After just two years of ownership, John Pemberton sold the rights to Coca-Cola in 1891 to Asa Candler, a shrewd businessman who recognized the beverage's potential and went on to build the Coca-Cola empire. Candler's marketing strategies, including extensive advertising and the introduction of the iconic contour bottle, transformed Coca-Cola into a global phenomenon.
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