Clarence W. is Area Coach (AC) of Summerwood’s Area 6 in New Jersey. He’s been with us for 25 years and his leadership perspective is invaluable! Prior to being promoted to AC, Clarence was a member of our Training Department. We sat down to hear more about blending that experience with his current role overseeing […]

This is Anthony S., an Assistant General Manager (AGM) at our Columbia Avenue Taco Bell in Lancaster, PA. We were lucky to have him join the team as a crew member in 2020 during the thick of the pandemic. We caught up with Anthony out in the field to drill him on his experience at […]

Big news worth celebrating! Our newest group of Live Más Scholarship winners is here, and they’re nothing short of inspiring. The Taco Bell Foundation has once again invested in the dreams of Summerwood team members, awarding scholarships that support their educational journeys and future goals. And the numbers this year are just as impressive as […]

We are proud to shine a spotlight on this year’s three deserving President Award recipients! Honored at our annual State of the Union event, these individuals are recognized for their unique contributions to Summerwood. Congratulations to: Ed O., RGM, Williamstown, NJ Ed is recognized for being a role model to his team and others with […]

Great teams are built on great support. The individuals recognized with this year’s Restaurant Support Awards exemplify the strength, commitment and reliability that keep everything moving forward. We were honored to celebrate them at our State of the Union. Thank you for all you do for Summerwood! MARKETING MEGAPHONE AWARD Carl C., KFC Specialist & […]

At Summerwood’s recent State of the Union address, we gave out our coveted Memorial Awards! Named in honor of team members who left a lasting impact on our business, these distinctions are given to current colleagues who do the same. Congratulations to the following award winners! John Monte Award “A good life is when you […]

Torrie P. is a funny, lovable, high-achieving manager leading Taco Bell 40033 in Summersville, WV. After winning Golden Bell two years in a row, we now celebrate his latest accolade as Summerwood’s 2025 RGM of the Year.  “Being in the middle of nowhere and being consistently No. 1, or the Top 5, that’s not by […]

It’s a big year for Guarav G., Area Coach (AC). He’s the first at Summerwood to make Golden Bell as an AC and was just named AC of the Year at our annual State of the Union gathering. He’s also a Best of the Best winner, which means he’s won a trip of his choice! […]

A huge congratulations is in order for Bryon T., who was just named our Region Coach of the Year! Bryon is a beloved leader here at Summerwood, and we couldn’t be more proud of all that he’s accomplished. Coaching & QSR In 2016, Bryon accepted a job offer with us after 19 years with another […]

Every year, Taco Bell recognizes the very best leaders in the system through its Golden Bell Award. This award celebrates Restaurant General Managers (RGMs) and Area Coaches (ACs) who consistently deliver outstanding results while building strong teams and exceptional restaurant culture. We’re proud to share that three of our RGMs and one AC have been […]