1. Sweetgreen raises prices for career development
In June, Sweetgreen raised its menu prices to pay for employee advancement, higher staff wages and new benefits, according to a company news release. The Washington, D.C.-based chain’s fresh career ladder serves as a retention tool, so that staff “can grow with Sweetgreen, increase their earning potential and learn essential leadership skills.” In job listings, the fast casual cites a clear career path and personal and professional development as a key benefit to joining the team.