Case Study: Sexy Pizza boosts employee retention and morale with Human Interest 401(k) benefits

Sexy Pizza aims to transform the restaurant industry with 401(k) benefits

Sexy Pizza, a community-focused pizza restaurant in Denver, faced the common industry challenge of attracting and retaining dedicated staff. With only 18% of restaurant employers offering a 401(k), owners Kyle Peters and Kayvan Khalatbari wanted to buck this trend by providing a robust benefits package, but found traditional retirement plans to be cost-prohibitive. They partnered with Human Interest to find a solution.

Human Interest provided a straightforward Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match. This solution was easy to administer and was supported by educational resources for employees. The result was an impressive 24% employee participation rate, far exceeding the 13% industry average for food service workers. Human Interest helped Sexy Pizza build a more knowledgeable team, reduce turnover, and use their benefits as a point of brand differentiation to improve customer service and profitability.

Sexy Pizza

Kyle Peters

Owner