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Restaurant Group
help another staff member in their time of need, whether that’ s sickness, family issues or household disasters – we’ re able to cut a check out of those donations to help them. We just try and wrap our arms around people, treat others how we want to be treated and make a positive impact on this world. We really believe that the world needs more kindness, more light, more joy and more grace.
“ Inside Thrive, we believe that people are our legacy – the business part is temporary but the way we work with people and how we interact with them is where the real magic happens. We try and promote healthy relationships and leverage the business to make people’ s lives better, both for our customers and our team members.
“ Food is interesting in that it’ s something every human needs. It’ s a great equalizer in that way, so we take advantage of it and create great moments in people’ s lives and strive to build great careers for people. We see some beautiful stories in the work that we do.”
Thrive is looking to develop further in 2026 by building and opening more than 15 additional restaurants, where it will continue promoting its core values and serving communities.“ Although we’ ve grown a lot over 60 years, I always say bigger doesn’ t necessarily mean better,” concludes Jon.“ We love what we do, and we love inviting more people into an environment where they can be the best versions of themselves.
“ We don’ t know exactly what the future holds, but I would hope the core and the heart of Thrive is shining even brighter in five years than it is now, through all of our brands and throughout the lives of those who are a part of this organization.” ■
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