Steak n Shake plans to swap to 100% cane-sugar versions of Dr Pepper and Sprite across its restaurants, with the change scheduled to begin on August 7.
The company posted on X that it wants to serve better, more natural ingredients and is pressuring its national suppliers to make the switch.
It frames the move as part of a broader mission to give guests what it calls higher-quality fountain drinks, ending the standard high-fructose versions currently served.
Source: @SteaknShake on X — July 26, 2026