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“We are unapologetically for profit.
But our purpose is to make a positive social
impact with our hiring. We like to call it
enlightened capitalism.”
Ally Svenson, Co-Founder
MOD Pizza, Bellevue, WA
THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF SPREADING MODNESS.
MOD is not your typical pizza joint. Their unique one-price strategy — regardless of how
many toppings you put on it — is the ultimate “have it your way.” And that doughy, cheesy
disc of deliciousness is made possible by “impact hiring” that gives people who might not
otherwise be employable a chance at a fresh start working at MOD.
“We are unapologetically for profit,” says Ally Svenson, co-founder of MOD. “But our purpose
is to make a positive social impact with our hiring. We like to call it enlightened capitalism.”
“MOD exists to serve people. We do this by spreading MODness which is defined as the
ripple effect of simply doing the right thing.”
MOD’s influence is felt in the hundreds of communities they serve. In 2018 alone, through
pizza sales, MOD raised enough money to help pack and donate over a half a million
nutritious meals for hungry kids throughout the country.
Meet other AWB members like MOD Pizza who are creating opportunity,
improving lives and strengthening communities here in Washington state.
Visit GrowHereWashington.com.
#GrowHere
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