AT THE EATERIES: Panera Keeps Caffeine Modest in High-End Energy Refreshers; Cinnabon Rides Dirty Soda Wave with LTOs; Dutch Bros Goes for Nostalgia

Energy invasion of fast-casual players continues. Panera Bread is takin' elevated approach to launch of Energy Refreshers with touches like real fruit. But after Charged Lemonade fiasco of a year ago, it's keeping the caffeine content tame. Hitting its stores now is Dragonfruit Sunset Energy Refresher that blends pineapple and...
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Publishing Info

  • Year: 2026
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue #: 48
  • Issue Date: 03/11/2026