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Five Guys CEO gave $1.5 million to employees after botched BOGO deal

March 27, 2026 00:00 AM UTC
- Updated March 27, 2026 20:37 PM UTC

Five Guys's BOGO burger promotion in February started off as a 40th birthday celebration for the company, but by the end of the day, stores were out of food, lines were out the door, and workers were overwhelmed. Fortune News Editor Catherina Gioino spoke to CEO Jerry Murrell about the botched BOGO—and the $1.5 million he gave to staff to make up for the chaos.

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