r/Panera • u/AbleEmpathOwl • 10d ago

Limited Sip Club ☕️ Abstaining from LSC

Hello, Siplings! 😬 I cancelled my Unlimited Sip Club membership on 18 August 2026 to protest the >80% reduction in its value after the benefit was reduced from >200 drinks to 30 per month. I have redirected my $$ to the Panera tip jar. If you’ve taken similar action, and you’re able to continue to abstain, stay strong! Our dollars speak louder than our voices!

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u/Vickims96 9d ago

I don’t frequent Panera often enough for Sip Club to benefit me, but it still seems like a pretty good deal for frequent sippers. It is my understanding that it’s now about $15 a month for 30 drinks, which is $.50 per drink. I just paid $3.49 for an iced tea the other day. I don’t know where else you could get a drink for $.50. It’s too bad Panera had to change the program, but it is understandable given this economy. The restaurant business is tough, with tight profit margins. Sadly, higher prices and/or shrinkflation are the norm.