What’s happening?
Guzman y Gomez (GYG), one of Australia’s fastest growing quick service restaurant brands, hosted a staff basketball competition in collaboration with the Toowoomba Basketball Association. The event brought team members from various stores together for a day of fun, fitness and friendly rivalry.
Why it matters
More than just a game, the event was about strengthening team culture. “The competition was all about encouraging our team to come together, have some fun, and build trust outside the kitchen,” said Dante Reynaud of GYG.
Local Impact
Held in Toowoomba, the event showcased how GYG invests in the wellbeing and connection of its crew across regional and metro locations.
By the numbers:
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1 Toowoomba basketball comp held
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Over 250 GYG restaurants worldwide
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1 winning team: Team Nacho earned bragging rights
Zoom In
Team Nacho claimed victory, proving that burrito-rolling skills aren’t the only thing GYG staff excel at. The day reflected the brand’s focus on teamwork and positivity.
Zoom Out
With over 250 restaurants across Australia, the US, Singapore and Japan, GYG is known for its mission to clean up fast food. The brand serves 100% fresh, Clean, made-to-order Mexican food—free from preservatives, artificial flavours, colours and unacceptable additives. GYG’s food is prepared daily with fresh produce, and its dual linear kitchen with a unique sticker system delivers a burrito every 1.2 seconds.
What to look for next?
This successful Toowoomba event may spark similar team activities across other GYG regions in the near future.