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Summerwood Legacy Series: Meet the Arizaga Family

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Spotlight

At Summerwood, we take pride in serving great tacos and fried chicken, but we’re even more proud of the people who make it all possible. We strive to be a company that feels like family because our families are the ones who build us – quite literally! Many of our team members share the experience […]

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Three Openings, One Incredible Holiday Push

The holiday season is always busy, but this year, Summerwood took it to the next level by opening three new Taco Bell locations in rapid succession. Opening three restaurants back to back with success is a true testament to the teamwork and dedication across our organization. “We want to thank everyone involved for the incredible […]

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Year in Review: Summerwood’s Top Ten Blog Favorites

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Operations

We’re closing out 2025 with a blog highlights rewind! The year saw many career milestone celebrations, team member spotlights and community outreach that truly fills our cup here at Summerwood. Please enjoy the most-viewed articles in order of popularity: 1. Celebrating Summerwood’s Best of the Best! Our teams at Summerwood are simply the best! We […]

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Summerwood Goes Big For Thanksgiving

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Giving

At Summerwood, giving back to our communities is something we take seriously — especially during the holiday season. That’s why every Thanksgiving, we partner with local Rotary Clubs to distribute meals to those in need. This year, our team will prepare 250 KFC meals for seniors who would otherwise go without a warm, comforting Thanksgiving […]

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Congratulations to Our Newest Shift Leads!

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Operations

We’ve had a very busy fall here at Summerwood, and while it’s all been memorable, something that stands out are our Shift Class graduations. Two ceremonies took place in two separate locations: one in Conshohocken, PA and the other in Baltimore, MD. What is “Shift Class”? Shift Class is our Shift Lead training program here […]

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Summerwood Awards $29,500 in Scholarships

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Giving

Earlier this year, a number of our team members applied for Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarships. Though not all of those who applied were selected, it’s important to us that we recognize the team members who had the courage to put themselves out there — and extend a little bit of financial support of our […]

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Our No. 1 Area Coach Wins a Family Vacation to Myrtle Beach!

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Spotlight

At Summerwood, we believe hard work deserves recognition. One of our favorite perks is rewarding top performers with time away (read more about our benefits and perks). That’s why after a year of strong performance, we were delighted to treat Area Coach (AC) Kristin R. and her family to a summer getaway to Myrtle Beach […]

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New Certified Training Location in Mechanicsburg, PA!

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Operations

We’re thrilled to announce a new Certified Training Location in Mechanicsburg, PA led by the remarkable Wulff B.! Wulff began his journey with Summerwood Taco Bell in April 2022 as a Team Member. He quickly distinguished himself through his eagerness to learn and ability to implement what he learned into his daily routines at the […]

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Summerwood Sets Records with Community Grants

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Giving

Every year, Summerwood Taco Bell restaurants team up with the Taco Bell Foundation to give back to over 500 charitable organizations across the country. 2024 was a record-breaking year, with $28 million raised — over $1 million of which was proudly generated by us here at Summerwood.  “This record investment is a testament to the […]

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Summerwood Opens its Newest, Brightest Taco Bell Yet!

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of Summerwood’s first ultra modern Taco Bell Kitchen X, located in South Bethlehem, PA. “Kitchen X” refers to the brand’s innovative new restaurant design and layout. “The building is stunning — inside and out,” says Area Coach Eddy L. “It’s the brightest kitchen in all of Summerwood, thanks to […]

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