Sonic and Dunkin’ Both Launch Popping Boba Drinks This Summer | Eater

"Launched Green Apple “Bursting Bubbles” as part of a summertime special (also featured in its Blue Burst Slush and Cherry Burst Slush) that can be added to any cold drink; the chain emphasizes that these orbs are deliberately different from traditional tapioca pearls, describing them as syrup-filled spheres with a thin candy membrane that pop with light pressure and are usable beyond tea-based drinks. The introduction brings popping boba-style toppings further into mainstream fast-food menus, raising similar concerns about branding choices that sidestep explicit acknowledgment of boba tea culture." - Jaya Saxena