One way the restaurant chain is fueling growth outside of the Southeast is by investing in talent. By this summer, Tupelo Honey Café plans to increase starting pay for its more than 1,000 employees from $10 to $11 per hour, and to offer a benefits package. “Cultivating an environment where team members are valued, respected and inspired translates to our customers and supports our commitment to a positive guest experience,” said Caroline Skinner, VP of human resources.
| Location | Asheville, N.C. |
|---|---|
| 2015 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $40,500,000* |
| YOY Sales Change | 28.2% |
| 2015 U.S. Units | 11 |
| YOY Unit Change | 22.2% |
| 2015 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $4,100,000* |
| Future 50 Year | 2016 |
| Franchising | No |
*Technomic estimate
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