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Thrive
Restaurant Group
“ We’ re all about people thriving and flourishing inside the industry and our mission is to run the businesses so that people feel at their best and feel respected, rather than rundown or burnt out,” Jon reveals.“ When you treat people right, you attract wonderful team members and leaders. When people are at their best, they’ re able to execute at a high level and we’ re here to help them develop further in the restaurant industry.”
The company has three core values: Respect, Results and Relationships. Jon explains why Thrive’ s values are so important to its success:“ Generosity has always been at the heart of the company- my father and my uncle came from poverty, which gave them an insight into how they could help others. That insight was passed down to my generation, and I hope that will continue for generations to come. I feel
like I’ m standing on the shoulders of those who’ ve gone before me.
“ We strive to make sure we’ re helping communities as best we can. We invite managers to give back, to connect with non-profit organizations, run programs through their restaurants to raise money, and help feed volunteers. We celebrate that continuously.”
Improving lives
The company has a range of incentives for employees, including a new partnership with the Stand Together Foundation and Goodwill Industries, and has invested in a success coach from Wichita, who works with employees in vulnerable situations.
Internally, it also offers a Family Fund which has been set up for employees going through any crisis. Jon explains:“ The team can submit requests to pitch in and
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