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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Jennifer Finds the Best Version of Herself
This is Jennifer, known around Summerwood as “the Philly girl” (even though she’s in south Jersey now). She’s grown up with our company — landing her first job as a teenager in one of our restaurants in the late ’90s. Now, Jennifer is an inspiring Area Coach (AC) who oversees seven Taco Bells! Sharing candidly […]
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‘Tis the Season for Celebrations at Summerwood
Tacos are just the beginning at Summerwood! Our hard–working team members recently took some time to honor the spirit of the season with celebrations at the restaurant level and beyond. Among many parties across the company, Summerwood General Managers and Above Restaurant Leaders from our Philadelphia market gathered to celebrate a season of big wins […]
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Most Read Blog Posts Highlight Activity at Summerwood!
There was plenty going on in 2023 throughout our company. And we continue to make it a priority to keep you in the loop on Summerwood happenings via the company blog. Here’s a roundup of the year’s most-read stories: Three Cheers for Chandra It’s a story that starts with struggle and concludes with success. Meet […]
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Bryant: Life is Good with Summerwood!
Meet Bryant, a dedicated Restaurant General Manager (RGM) and Training Manager who leads our King of Prussia, PA Taco Bell, though he travels to other restaurants for his training role. Bryant has spent his entire 22-year career with us and credits much along the way to his time with the company. He’s climbed many rungs […]
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The Queen Of QSR
They say to bloom where you are planted, which, for Rose, a Restaurant General Manager at a Summerwood Taco Bell in Monroeville, means the quick service industry. Rose began working for Quick Service Restaurant’s (QSRs) in 2012, spending time with two different competitors during her rise to the top. “I left them because they weren’t […]
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Live Más to Save More: Apply Now!
The future depends on what you do today. And we have good news for Summerwood Taco Bell employees pursuing higher education goals. The application window is officially open for Taco Bell Foundation’s 2023-2024 Live Más Scholarships! Are YOU applying? Apply now and you could be like Summerwood Taco Bell team member Prince, who’s a THREE-TIME […]
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Reward Trips: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
“Work hard and play harder!” -Grace, Senior Accountant/Trip Winner See the world with Summerwood! Where hard work can take you from “back of house” to the back of a four wheeler! How? Get rewarded for contributing to the success of your restaurant and the company. Reward trips are just one way we show our people […]
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Hustle and Be Humble with Summerwood Area Coach, Brett
Brett is an Area Coach for Summerwood Taco Bell restaurants in Pittsburgh, PA, Area 26. Brett has been with Summerwood for five years, but was recently promoted to the coaching role. “It’s actually just been really fun.” – Brett, Area Coach Brett’s work-life motto can easily be summed up by the adage, “stay humble, hustle […]
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Kristin: An Area Coach With a Winning Mindset
While technically a Taco Bell veteran of nearly 20 years, Area Coach Kristin is new to the Summerwood family as her restaurant location was just acquired by the company two years ago. Change can be hard, but Kristin shares that her team was welcomed with open arms. “… we quickly learned that Summerwood is here […]
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