steve ells

Inside Kernel, the vegan fast food chain from former Chipotle CEO

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Nice work, if you can get it. Employees at one of Manhattan’s hottest new takeout spots have it pretty good — they’re pulling down $25 an hour to start, plus they get sick leave, paid vacations and soon, stock options. But if you stop by Kernel, a vegan restaurant now open on Park Ave. So. and … Read more

Steve Ells’ plant-based, robot-run fast food startup Kernel scores NFL stars as investors, sets launch date

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Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ plant-based, robot-powered fast-food startup Kernel is set to open its first location next month -– and has scored New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones as an investor, The Post has learned. Jones and Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields – who adheres to a strict vegan diet – have each received equity … Read more