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Operations

Work + School: Make Time for Both!

Congratulations Class of 2024! We’re so proud of the many graduates we have working in our restaurants! To those of you pursuing secondary education or who’ve recently secured that desired degree, you’re an inspiration! Summerwood supports working students with flexibility, tuition reimbursement and access to scholarships, tuition-free education and more! At Summerwood, we believe in […]

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New Restaurant Openings

Lansdale Taco Bell on Broad Street Now Open

We’ve opened the doors for hungry patrons in Lansdale, PA! Ready to help you kickstart your day, our newest Taco Bell opens at 8 a.m. for breakfast. The Lansdale Taco Bell also keeps the drive-thru open ‘til midnight to satisfy those last-minute cravings for nacho fries and Mexican pizza. This place has seen many changes, […]

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Spotlight

Meet Summerwood’s Technology Trailblazer Terry B

We’re celebrating 38 years of Terry B. this year at Summerwood! Our Vice President (VP) & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) since 1999, she’s so critical to day-to-day operations, we don’t know what we’d do without her! Summerwood believed in me when others would not.” -Terry B., VP & CTO Terry didn’t start her career anywhere […]

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Spotlight

Summerwood Says Farewell To “Mama Rosie”

“I cannot remember a time in Deptford when Rosie was not part of the team — she has been a staple for decades. Everyone knows her name. She will be missed by all!” – Kathy M Everyone’s favorite “Mama Rosie” is retiring after 30 years with Summerwood Taco Bell! We recently celebrated Rosie’s retirement, and […]

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Giving

Summerwood Gives Back: $25,000 to Angels Community Outreach

“Your support means the world to us and to the families we serve.” – Angels Community Outreach Our company’s mission begins with a focus on “a passion to serve others…” and that continues to be a driving force in how we do business. We recently had the opportunity to make an impact in our community […]

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Spotlight

The Lovable Joe H

This friendly guy is Joe H, Restaurant General Manager (RGM) of our Lansdale, PA Taco Bell. He’s been with Summerwood off and on for so long that he joined when we only owned Burger Kings — which we no longer have! It’s clear Joe has done two things exceptionally well over the years: raising a […]

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Operations

Night Shift Tenure Recognition

Recognition is important at Summerwood, which is why a few members of our team recently participated in a night shift recognition tour, of sorts. Area Coaches Haley W. and Brett S., and Region Coach Bryon T. recently conducted a “night shop” in Pennsylvania, where they visited five Taco Bell locations and placed orders as patrons […]

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Spotlight

Jordan’s Take: Tuition-Free College Is Yours!

Jordan C., Shift Leader at our KFC in Ewing, NJ recently took advantage of KFC Foundation’s generous tuition-free college benefit through the accredited online-only Western Governors University (WGU). Jordan, 20, just kicked off a new chapter in May after first trying a local community college.  Get a degree for FREE at WGU! “It is a […]

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Team Spirit

Region Coach Bryon Finds Value On And Off The Field

At Summerwood, we appreciate volunteerism year–round, and we’re pleased to be able to celebrate it during Volunteer Month. Today we are shining the spotlight on Bryon, a Region Coach who does a fair amount of coaching outside of work as well!  “A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.” […]

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Spotlight

Dezerai: Exeter’s Ambassador for Good

Dezerai A. is the Associate Restaurant Manager of Summerwood’s only KFC/Taco Bell in Pennsylvania on Perkiomen Avenue in Exeter. She doubles as the location’s KFC Foundation “ambassador,” a role she views as equally important. According to Dezerai, each KFC location throughout the U.S. selects its own ambassador. In Dezerai’s case, she approached her manager a […]

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