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Taco Bell Manager Becky Saves a Life in the Drive-Thru

Summerwood Taco Bell employees are trained for a lot of on-the-job scenarios, but nothing quite like what took place at our Richboro, PA Taco Bell on a recent Saturday. Something so unusual, it garnered national media attention! Check out ABC News’ coverage of Becky’s heroic story for additional details. FAST THINKING IN THE DRIVE-THRU Richboro […]

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Giving

Celebrating Summerwood 2024 Live Más Winners!

In 2024, the Taco Bell Foundation will award $10 million in Live Más Scholarships, including more than $2 million to Taco Bell restaurant employees, thanks to generous donations from Taco Bell owners. Live Más is a passion-based scholarship program dedicated to students pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or working toward change in their […]

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Spotlight

In Her Own Words: Destiny Celebrates Nine Years!

Destiny is no stranger to Summerwood fame. She was previously featured on the blog highlighting the experience of working with her best friend at our at our Deptford, NJ Taco Bell. “Taco Bell has made me into the person I truly wanted to be.” -Destiny, General Manager And who can forget her Taco Bell–themed maternity […]

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Operations

Summerwood’s Best of the Best Winners Revealed!

  Reward trips are just one way we show our people that we notice their hard work and dedication. We’re thrilled to share Summerwood’s Best of the Best winners for 2023! Congratulations to the following Summerwood restaurants and incredible RGMs: Top Nine RGMs  Our top nine Restaurant General Managers (RGM) will receive a destination trip […]

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Operations

2023 President’s Award Winners

Summerwood’s President’s Award, could also be known as the “hero award” according to Summerwood President, Matthew D. Recipients of this prestigious honor have dramatically transformed operations for their restaurant locations. Congratulations to the 2023 winners!  President’s Award Vincent C, Restaurant General Manager   Courtney M, Restaurant General Manager

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Operations

COO Vision Award Winners

“This is the highest honor I can give out in my role as COO.” – Bret B, COO  Summerwood’s Chief Operating Officer Vision Award is centered around how the winners serve other people. The recipients of this award develop and help others grow with a focus on serving leadership.  We offer a huge congratulations to […]

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Operations

Summerwood Celebrates Memorial Awards Winners

Every year, Summerwood comes together to celebrate the incredible work done by our teams across the company. Restaurant leaders from every market recently gathered for Summerwood’s State of the Union. Congratulations to our Memorial Awards winners below! Jerri Toner Award “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. BUT – People […]

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Operations

Congrats to our Restaurant Support Awards Winners

The Summerwood State of the Union event gives us the chance to recognize individual and team accomplishments, of which we are proud to admit, there are always many! Your position and title don’t make you a leader … it’s all about one life, inspiring and motivating another to become the very best version of themselves. […]

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Operations

Celebrating Signature Restaurant & Golden Bell Winners

At Summerwood, we pride ourselves on operating restaurants that consistently provide best-in-class service while having the people and culture in place to keep our guests happy from open to close. Congratulations to our recent Signature Restaurant and Golden Bell winners! Our 2023 Signature Restaurant winner is Restaurant General Manager Jesse B!  To become a Signature […]

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Operations

Congrats to our RGM, Area Coach & Region Coach of the Year!

Summerwood works to provide its people with the best resources and support infrastructure in the restaurant business. That’s why we’re committed to maintaining training opportunities and recognition in order to encourage career longevity and success. We’re thrilled to be celebrating this year’s Restaurant General Manager (RGM), Area Coach (AC) and Region Coach of the Year! […]

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