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Sweetgreen Pays Top Restaurant Managers Over $200,000
Sweetgreen's head coaches earn up to $200,000 annually through sales growth and equity.
In brief
Sweetgreen's head coaches earn up to $200,000 annually through sales growth and equity. Sweetgreen will pay top restaurant managers over $200,000 if they lead high-volume stores for three years. Originally reported by Inc.
Sweetgreen's New Pay Plan
Sweetgreen announced a new incentive plan for top-performing head coaches to earn over $200,000.
“the single most important person in the company”
Earning Over $200,000
Head coaches can earn over $200,000 with three years of tenure and leading high-volume restaurants.
Pay Structure Details
The pay includes a higher base salary, revenue-share bonuses tied to sales growth, and equity.
Effective Timeline
The new pay structure takes effect in the first quarter of fiscal 2027.
Jonathan Neman's View
Sweetgreen co-founder Jonathan Neman called head coaches the single most important person in the company.
“the single most important person in the company”
Career Path Opportunity
People with little experience can become head coaches within a few years at Sweetgreen.
Annual Earnings
At high-performing restaurants, head coaches could make north of $200,000 a year.
Leadership Strategy
Sweetgreen is building leadership from within with internal training roles and expanded restaurateur programs.
At a glance
Sweetgreen will pay top restaurant managers over $200,000 if they lead high-volume stores for three years.
