Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024: Food and agriculture

Winner: Chick-fil-A

Atlanta

The fast-food chain’s organizational model seeks innovations from operator locations, like one Miami owner-operator’s three-day workweek (three 12-hour shifts, with a $17/hour minimum wage plus benefits).

Finalists:

Carbon Robotics, SeattleChipotle, Newport Beach, CA

This story is part of Fast Company’s 2024 Best Workplaces for Innovators Awards. Explore the full list of companies that are key hubs for fostering innovative talent. Read more about the methodology behind the selection process.