Meet Brandon: Taking Care of Family, Supported by Summerwood
Behind this warm smile is Brandon, a responsible go-getter who, at 18, doesn’t seem at all inconvenienced by being the only person in his family currently employed, paying the bills. A Shift Leader at Oxford Valley, it’s obvious Brandon’s inspiration to excel at Summerwood is his parents. They worked “crazy hours” and “pulled doubles” throughout his childhood to make sure he […]
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How Bonuses Can Give Team Members the Boost They Need
Every day, Sarah drives to work in a shiny new Jeep, thanks in part to Summerwood bonuses. The company’s bonus program enabled Sarah to invest in a reliable car for herself and helped her buy a house. She says having a career helps her earn what she needs. Sarah is an RGM at our Oxford […]
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Team Member Spotlight: Kierra
Kierra’s Summerwood journey started in 2010 at her neighborhood Taco Bell when she was just 16 years old. “It was always a nice place, so I decided to apply one day and I got the job,” she says. Kierra started as a crew member before leaving to attend school. She would later return to Taco […]
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Summerwood Year in Review Highlights for 2022
As we come to a close on another busy year for Summerwood and its restaurant teams, here are 2022 highlights from the company blog: Volunteering Most recently, a group of Summerwood volunteers came together with the local Rotary Club to prepare and deliver Thanksgiving meals (grilled chicken, potatoes, biscuits!) to seniors. It’s our 27th year […]
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Summerwood Celebrates Grand Opening of York, PA Taco Bell
Summerwood is thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of its York, PA Taco Bell at 1501-1523 North George Street. This new Taco Bell location has the distinction of being the very first double drive–thru in York. The previous restaurant location boasted a building that was more than 30 years old and served Summerwood well, but […]
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Summerwood & SW Philly Rotary Club Deliver Meals, Thanksgiving Cheer to Seniors
Every year for 27 years, Summerwood and our friends at the Rotary Club of Southwest Philadelphia – Eastwick have been preparing and delivering hearty comfort food to local seniors just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. After lower numbers during the pandemic, Summerwood and the Rotary Club are thrilled to continue this longstanding tradition with […]
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Summerwood Celebrates Opening of New Williamstown Taco Bell in New Jersey
Summerwood is celebrating the grand opening of its new Williamstown, NJ location at 110 North Black Horse Pike. Summerwood’s newest Taco Bell location truly has it all, offering both a double drive-thru and mobile ordering. The space previously operated as a dual KFC/Taco Bell and has now transitioned to a stand-alone Taco Bell. In appreciation […]
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Summerwood Celebrates 40-Year Anniversary of Beloved New Jersey RGM
Not everyone can boast about being with the same brand for 40 years, but Michelle, an RGM in New Jersey, can do just that. August 11, 2022 marked her 40-year anniversary with Taco Bell. “Forty years feels like a long but short time,” Michelle says. She says it’s gone by quick! What does 40 years […]
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Summerwood Celebrates Opening of new Mount Joy, PA Taco Bell
Summerwood is shouting out the grand opening celebration of its new Mount Joy, PA location at 1580 Strickler Road. As the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work, and this labor of love is no exception. RGM Mallory Campbell started the Mount Joy project with hiring and training some amazing Team Members. Lead Assistant Restaurant […]
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Summerwood Celebrates Opening of New Elizabethtown, PA Taco Bell
Summerwood recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Elizabethtown, PA Taco Bell at 825 South Market Street. The new build, with dual drive-thru lanes, moved existing operations in the area to the center of town. The new Elizabethtown Taco Bell was built on the site of a family restaurant that closed in April 2022. […]
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