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 […]

It’s the best time of year at Summerwood! When we get to reward a select group of our high- performing crew with Best of the Best (BOTB) distinction. Our top 10 Restaurant General Managers (RGMs), top Region Coach (RC) and top three Area Coaches (ACs) will receive a destination trip of their choice and one […]

If you haven’t already heard, March 8 was International Women’s Day! To honor the special occasion, we’re taking a moment to highlight two female Summerwood team members: Region Coach (RC) Catherine “Cat” W. and Area Coach (AC) Joanna “JoJo” M. Cat: Coaching the Best We first spoke with Cat to hear a little more about […]

Before applying for a job with Taco Bell, Jay H. ran his own pizzeria for several years. But the COVID pandemic was incredibly hard on the business, so he was forced to pivot. Now, he’s one of Summerwood’s top performing managers! As the story goes, Jay applied for a Restaurant General Manager (RGM) position with […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]