SMLC PepsiCo | 4,524 followers on LinkedIn. PepsiCo Franchise holder and Bottler in Lebanon since 1952 | S.M.L.C. s.a.l. (الشركة العصرية اللبنانية للتجارة المساهمة ش.م.ل ) enjoys the unique distinction of being the first Pepsi franchisee and bottler to operate in the Levant. In 1989, SMLC won the hall of fame award, PepsiCo's highest recognition for franchise holders around the world.