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Sweetgreen managers could earn over $200,000 annually under new pay plan

Sweetgreen is implementing a new compensation plan for its restaurant managers, aiming to boost sales by offering higher pay and equity. Under this initiative, managers, referred to as "head coaches," can potentially earn over $200,000 annually through a combination of increased base salary, revenue share bonuses, and company equity, contingent on meeting specific performance targets. This strategy is inspired by successful pay models at competitors like In-N-Out Burger and Raising Cane's, with Sweetgreen betting that improved compensation will lead to higher sales and better profit margins. AI

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Sweetgreen managers could earn over $200,000 annually under new pay plan

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Courtney Vinopal, HR Brew ·

    Sweetgreen managers could earn more than $200,000 a year under a new pay plan, as the salad chain bets higher pay will lift sales

    Starting in 2027, the salad chain will raise base pay by up to 45% at higher-volume stores and give managers a cut of revenue when their restaurants beat sales targets.