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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

At Summerwood, we believe hard work deserves recognition. One of our favorite perks is rewarding top performers with time away (read more about our benefits and perks). That’s why after a year of strong performance, we were delighted to treat Area Coach (AC) Kristin R. and her family to a summer getaway to Myrtle Beach […]