If you’re on a seemingly endless search for good, fresh, hot food put on the table with pride from the very people who own and operate the establishment you are visiting, it’s time for you to visit the right place. Make that The Wright Place. The Wright Place, at a major crossroads in the comfortable resort area of Sister Lakes takes great pride in not only providing the very best at your table, they do it with a smile and a truly welcoming nature that has become a thing of the past in far too many restaurants and diners. Karen, Mike and Casey Wright are always on hand to welcome you to their little gold mine business, and their staff of 10 to 15 associates are well-trained in the menu and all of the goodness it brings your way. Like a good family business, they also close up shop on major holidays so that their staff members can enjoy time with their own families rather than working through that precious time. The nominator, a member of the crew, punctuated her bid by saying, “Everything is amazing from the omelets to the skillets, the wraps, biscuits & gravy, pancakes and waffles,” adding, “Oh yeah, and then their homemade soups daily, burgers, homemade Reubens, everything is so fresh and homemade! Their french-fries are hand-cut!” If you find your appetite suddenly spiked, read on for the rest of the story and make plans to visit The Wright Place soon!
What is the name of the business you are nominating?
The Wright Place Restaurant
Who are the owner(s) and/or principals in this company?
Karen, Mike and Casey Wright
Business Contact Information
The Wright Place Restaurant, 67796 M-152, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
How many people work at the company you are nominating?
10-15
Tell us the story behind the nominated company. What does it do, and what sets them apart from other companies in the region?
The company is a “ma and pa” restaurant that is located in Sister Lakes. The owners are always there to greet you.
In your own words, why do you think this company deserves to be declared to be one of the 20 Best Places to Work in Michigan’s Great Southwest?
The owners are always there and make sure you know your job inside and out. They take the time to teach all of their employees. They pride themselves on making sure all customers get their food HOT and that it is made right. They are known for their thin crispy pancakes. The owners go out and get to know all of their customers from kids to seniors, and talk to everyone. They only take cash, and checks which is hard to believe in this day and age. They close most holidays so their employees can spend it with their families. They feed their employees every day they are at work free of charge to them. The owners are great people, and really go above and beyond to make sure the restaurant looks good, the employees know their job, the food is always good and hot, and the customers are happy and they know them all! If you have never been, you are truly missing out at this mom and pop place!
What makes workers proud to say they work there, and keeps them a part of the team?
The way they are treated, the money they make, and the environment they work in.
Let’s pretend you’re writing a review for Yelp! or Trip Advisor. Give us your best recommendation for the nominated company that would make the rest of us wish we worked there, too.
If you have never been to the Wright Place you must go and work there. The owners are the nicest and most sincere people you will ever meet: they treat you as part of their family! They pay you right and you make great money! The food is amazing, and way HOT!! You will get to know all of your customers! It’s like being part of a huge family where everyone knows everyone, by what they eat! Don’t forget to try the pancakes!
What three key words best describe why this company is a Best Places to Work caliber company?
- Family
- Freshness
- Money
As a Best Places to Work company “Super Hero,” what are the two most magical “Super Powers” this company seems to have on a day-to-day basis? (i.e., Ability to read minds, fly, invisibility, etc) And why?
Super Power One: Fresh menu- specials
Super Power Two: Cash only
Tell us about the leadership of the nominated company and what they do in order to:
A] Keep spirits and motivation high? — Constantly making sure you know the menu
B] Keep innovation and fresh ideas advancing? — Specials change every week
C] Keep communications open? — Everyone knows how to get ahold of the owners
Explain a specific “wow!” moment in this company’s history that is virtually “Hall of Fame” or “Best Practices” worthy, as an example to other companies in the region.
Respondent skipped this question
Best Places to Work have a reputation for not only working hard, but also for playing hard.
A] How does the nominated company honor or reward success? — Bonuses, vacations
C] How does the nominated company get involved in community events? — Gift certificates
Write a brief, but compelling, recruitment ad telling people about why they should come and work there, too.
If you want to work for a great family business and be treated well, The Wright Place is for sure the right place for you.
What one thing is special about your nominated company that most people in the community have no idea actually happens there, but should be shouted from the rooftops because it’s that cool?
Respondent skipped this question
Give us three employee perks or benefits that you think make the company you have nominated worthy of a Best Places to Work trophy?
- Treated like family
- Bonus opportunities
- Vacation time
If this is your company and you win, write the best headline ever for your company newsletter describing your successful selection to the list, and be as specific as you can about how you would celebrate the win if money were no object.
The Wright Place Wins as among the Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan!
Tell us anything else you want about this company that you suddenly realize we haven’t asked you about, but you’re sure will be the thing that puts you squarely into the winner’s circle! (Wait a minute! Can you put a square in a circle?)
The food! Everything there is amazing, from the omelets, to the skillets, the wraps, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, waffles. Oh yeah, and then their homemade soups daily, burgers, homemade Reubens, everything is so fresh and homemade! Their French fries are hand-cut! You won’t be disappointed! Try them out! Oh, and their coleslaw — none better!
