Case Study: Hickory’s Smokehouse unites and engages employees with Workvivo

How a family restaurant chain uses Workvivo to unite, excite, and engage its employees – all in one place

Hickory’s Smokehouse, a UK family restaurant chain with around 3,000 employees, needed an employee app that could connect both frontline and office-based staff while enabling two-way communication. The company turned to Workvivo to create a more unified, engaging internal experience for its colleagues.

With Workvivo, Hickory’s Smokehouse now has a one-stop shop that feels “authentic, exciting, welcoming, and user-friendly,” helping the business celebrate employee achievements and strengthen its culture. Since launching in October 2023, Workvivo has driven strong adoption and engagement, with 94% of employees registered, 86% active every month, and 2.5 million post impressions since launch.

Hickory’s Smokehouse

John Welsh

Managing Director