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Starbucks
Marketing & Growth•March 2026

Starbucks Rewards Backlash: The Loyalty Restructuring Every QSR Operator Should Study

Starbucks cut earning rates for base-tier members by at least 25% on March 10, 2026, and the backlash was immediate. With 34 million U.S. members watching, every QSR chain running a loyalty program just got a live case study in what not to do.

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Marketing & Growth•March 2026

Taco Bell's $5 Billion Beverage Bet: Dirty Sips, Baja Blast, and Why Drinks Are the Smartest Play in QSR

Taco Bell launched Dirty Sips as a permanent customizable beverage platform in March 2026, targeting $5 billion in drink sales by 2030. For operators and investors, the math behind the move is more compelling than the menu.

QSR Pro Staff•11 min read•1
Gen
Marketing & Growth•March 2026

Gen Z Has Overtaken Millennials as QSR's Most Frequent Customer: What Operators Must Know

Gen Z now visits restaurants more often than any other generation, and their spending power is projected to reach $12 trillion by 2030. Here's what the data means for QSR operators.

QSR Pro Staff•7 min read•1
Wendy's
Marketing & Growth•March 2026

How Wendy's Won Twitter and What Other QSR Brands Can Learn

The snarky social media strategy that turned Wendy's into a Twitter powerhouse. Real engagement numbers, failed copycats, and the disciplined execution behind the roasts.

QSR Pro Staff•10 min read•1
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