Operational Efficiency - The company aims to improve morning day part performance and ensure adequate staffing throughout the day [1] - The Green Apron service model focuses on reducing minimum staffing hours and optimizing partner allocation [1] - During peak hours, more Green Apron partners will be deployed, including dedicated drive-thru personnel and "play callers" for mobile orders [2] - The company is implementing "smart queue" technology to sequence orders correctly [3] - The goal is to deliver cafe orders in under four minutes and drive-thru orders in under four minutes, while ensuring mobile orders are on time and accurate [3] Business Performance - The company has observed transaction gains [3]

Industry Recognition - The document highlights Canada's Best Recruiting And Temporary Staffing Firms for 2025 [1]

FEMA and Disaster Relief Policy - The report suggests a potential shift in federal disaster relief responsibilities, with the Trump administration considering reducing FEMA's role and shifting responsibilities to states [1][2] - The report raises concerns about the politicization of FEMA, suggesting the president might use disaster relief to reward political allies and punish opponents [3][4] - FEMA has reportedly been losing employees and underprepared for disaster season, raising concerns about its capacity to respond effectively [6][7] - The report highlights a perceived lack of leadership and focus within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during a crisis [8][9][11] Impact of Underfunding and Staffing - Understaffing at FEMA is hindering the agency's ability to provide adequate and timely assistance to disaster-stricken areas [7][11] - Restrictions on contract limits (e.g., $100,000 limit) are slowing down FEMA's ability to proactively deploy resources [18] - Key programs like Disaster Survivor Assistance teams, which bring government services directly to affected communities, have reportedly been stopped [20][21] Concerns for Future Disaster Response - Gutting FEMA could disproportionately affect states and communities with fewer resources, making it harder for them to respond to and recover from disasters [25] - The potential loss of FEMA funding could jeopardize the capabilities of urban search and rescue teams, which are crucial for saving lives [26][27] - The report questions whether the second and third-order effects of defunding FEMA have been thoroughly considered [28]