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Taco Bell is offering Rewards members an ‘early retirement’ experienceTaco Bell is offering Rewards members an ‘early retirement’ experience

The Cantinas will open in San Diego Aug. 17-18. The community includes activities, retail and dining.

Alicia Kelso, Executive Editor

July 9, 2024

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Taco Bell is opening “The Cantinas" – which the company is calling an early retirement community – in San Diego from Aug. 17-18. The community is inspired by senior living communities and includes “cross-generational leisure and senior inspired” activities like golf, aerobics, and pickleball, as well as retail and dining opportunities.

Exclusive access to The Cantinas is reserved for Taco Bell Rewards members who are 21 and older. That access includes weekend memberships with overnight accommodations and day passes. Memberships are available for those members on a first-come, first-served basis July 16 at noon via the Taco Bell app. The weekend membership is available for $150, with overnight accommodations and one guest, as well as full access to amenities, recreation, dining, entertainment and more. The day passes are $50 each and include access to The Cantinas, recreation and dining from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“There’s a common misconception that retirement unlocks the life you’ve been waiting for. And while that may be true for some, we don’t think you should have to wait until 55 to live the life you’re craving,” Taco Bell CMO Taylor Montgomery said in a statement. “The Cantinas early retirement community, just like our brand, represents a place where all generations can come together, regardless of age, to live their Más however they want.”

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Taco Bell has long been offering exclusive experiences for its Rewards members and biggest fans, including early menu drops and news, subscription programs, and the Live Más live event earlier this year in Las Vegas in which the brand unveiled its 2024 menu calendar. In 2019, Taco Bell opened a pop-up hotel in Palm Springs, California. This time around, the chain said it is catering to Gen Z’s culture “that values a slower, more relaxed pace of life.” There’s a reason the brand is prioritizing Rewards members – executives have noted that they visit more frequently and spend more during those visits. 

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Alicia Kelso

Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Alicia Kelso is the executive editor of Nation's Restaurant News. She began covering the restaurant industry in 2010 for QSRweb.com, FastCasual.com and PizzaMarketplace.com. When her son was born, she left the industry to pursue a role in higher education, but swiftly returned after realizing how much she missed the space. In filling that void, Alicia added a contributor role at Restaurant Dive and a senior contributor role at Forbes.
Her work has appeared in publications around the world, including Forbes Asia, NPR, Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, Crain's Chicago, Good Morning America and Franchise Asia Magazine.
Alicia holds a degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University, where she competed on the women's swim team. In addition to cheering for the BGSU Falcons, Alicia is a rabid Michigan fan and will talk about college football with anyone willing to engage. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her wife and son.

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