Congratulations to our newest certified training location, Summerwood’s Edgewood, MD Taco Bell at 2155 Pulaski Highway. This is no small potatoes, there’s much to celebrate with this news! When Restaurant General Manager (RGM) Upendra “Upen” P. took over Edgewood two and a half years ago, it was in rough shape. Poor service and food quality, […]

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 & […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Supporters are like pillars in your life, providing strength and stability when you need it most. We were honored to award the following individuals with Restaurant Support Awards at our State of the Union address. Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication to Summerwood! MARKETING MEGAPHONE AWARD Carolyn N., Social Media Coordinator OPS […]