"I didn't want anybody shooting me in the back or anything after the first day, because we really screwed it up. We had no idea that we were going to get that kind of response."
"I was gonna buy my wife a new fur coat, and I spent it on [the bonus] instead. She still looks at me like I'm stupid. But I thought it was worth it. They worked so hard. They were so overwhelmed."
Jerry Murrell, CEO of Five Guys, awarded a $1.5 million bonus to employees following a chaotic promotional event for the chain's 40th anniversary. He humorously referenced concerns for his safety after a similar incident involving another CEO. Murrell apologized for the overwhelming response that led to logistical issues, prioritizing employee welfare over personal expenses. He expressed that the bonus was a necessary gesture to acknowledge the hard work of his staff during the crisis, despite joking about the impact on his personal life.
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