California allergen-label rule reshapes menus for national chains
Starting July 1, California’s Senate Bill 68 (Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences) requires restaurants with 20+ locations and at least one in California to clearly state whether each menu item contains any of the Big Nine allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame) across physical, digital, and third‑party menus, with QR codes or a physical allergen booklet as backup; chains like Outback Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn must comply to inform customers with food allergies.