A restaurant chain hires thousands from overlooked talent pools.
The fast-pizza trend has paid off for MOD: Since opening its doors during the 2008 recession, it has expanded to nearly 450 stores in the U.S. and the U.K., with revenue of $398 million last year.
The people serving the food at MOD make as big a statement as the food they’re serving. More than 38% of its roughly 8,000 workers are “opportunity employment” hires, people who are often shut out of the job market. MOD partners with local organizations to hire low-income youth; people with intellectual, physical, or developmental disabilities; and people who were formerly incarcerated. It remains a rarity in that last category—and a vital difference-maker, since the single most important predictor of recidivism is joblessness.
Company Information
Country | U.S. |
Headquarters | Bellevue, Wash. |
Impact Segment | Human Rights/Social Justice |
Sector | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure |
Industry | Food Services |
CEO | Scott Svenson |
Website | http://www.modpizza.com |
Company Type | Private |
Ticker | - |
Prior Year Rank | - |
Revenues ($M) (Last Fiscal Year) | $398 |
Profits ($M) (Last Fiscal Year) | - |
Market Value ($M) as of 8/12/19 | - |
Employees | - |