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Let's Get Sparking!

Yes, even you! Truth is, innovation is right there in our DNA. Which means the more we put our heads together, the more relevant, more competitive and more excellent we become about growing our business. Think what this means to our guests and customers. This is why the Sparx Programs were created. The perfect place for you to showcase your creativity and for your ideas to be seen, heard – and recognized!

FUN STATS AND AWARDSSparx. Our Award Winning Program
Recognizing Excellence

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INNOVATION PIPELINES

200+

ANNUAL SUBMISSIONS

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INNOVATORS IN OUR NETWORK

2015

LAUNCHED

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25+

PRIZES ANNUALLY

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200+

ANNUAL SUBMISSIONS

5

INNOVATION PIPELINES

2015

LAUNCHED

25+

PRIZES ANNUALLY

5

INNOVATION PIPELINES

Five Sparx Programs Designed To Ignite Your Hottest Ideas

3…2…1…LAUNCH!

Because you’re passionate about things. Because you have a solution-driven mind. Because you know you’re capable of brilliance. If this is you, you’re ready to get Sparking!

Your Sparx Programs. Enter One, Enter All!

INNOVATION STARTS WITH A SPARK

It starts with a spark

Every great innovation starts with a spark. No matter how small or big your brainwave, greatness could await you. So get your ideas together or brainstorm with your colleagues and start firing off your concepts today! Winners for the Sparx Challenge are drawn Annually but submissions can be made at any time.

From Vroom to Kaboom!

Get your ideas off the ground with FastSparx. Got a hot idea that cannot wait? FastSparx it here and get ready, set, GO to recognition, cool prizes, automatic entry into the annual Sparx Challenge– and beyond! Winners for the FastSparx Ideas are drawn monthly but submissions can be made at any time.

What’s The Big Idea?

You can’t fire up a flame without a spark! Our annual Sparkathon contest always has a special theme to it – and challenges all company members to team up and come up with an earth-shattering idea to improve and accelerate success in our business. What are you waiting for…! Login and post your big ideas to the current Sparkathon Challenge Winners.

Prepare to be Judged.

This Sparx challenge sees management-designated teams being dared to put together – and present to the expert judging panel – innovative bold, creative ideas that we can take to the bank. Sparktank runs annually in March.

We Have Ignition!

It’s you vs the world! Our only public Sparx program that invites anyone with a computer (and a fiery imagination) to answer a specific challenge. The winning submission walks away with a significant cash prize – but be warned, the competition is tough! Think you’ve got what it takes – submit your idea anytime! Winners win significant cash prizes.

What’s The Big Idea?!

Sparx is where your ideas comes to life.

Want to see your innovation happen in front of your eyes?
Submit your genius idea today.

Launch Your Idea
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What’s In It For You?

Award-winning innovation comes with its rewards!

Feast Your EYEDEAS on this!

Past prizes have included iPads, Airpods, free groceries for a month, VIP parking, trophies, time off, gift cards – and more!

A Year of Free Groceries

*Limited to $400/month for 12 months at Alex Lee owned retail stores.

Company Wide FAME AND RECOGNITION

THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS
WITH OTHERS

THE CHANCE TO SEE YOUR IDEA
MADE REAL!

The Ultimate Prize - THE SPARKY!

and more!

Past prizes have included anything from iPads, Airpods, free groceries for a month, VIP parking, trophies, time off, gift cards – and more!

The Sparkathon Wall Of Flame

Innovation wins every time!

HOW CAN WE WIN AGAINST AMAZON?

Consumers are always looking for quick easy and creative gifts.  Create care packages for different occasions available for purchase in store or delivery online.  “Student care” packages filled with a variety of snacks for your new college

Idea by Ashley Mosteller

see the brilliant idea!

What can we do to reinvent our ‘Grab and ...

Feature a local restaurant in our stores with both take home/heat and serve dishes and ready to eat meals. We’d be able to leverage their local audience, asking them for in restaurant signage and digital marketing as part of the agreement.  For

Audrey Amoroso

Idea by Audrey Amoroso

see the brilliant idea!

HOW DO WE DRIVE EXPLOSIVE GROWTH FOR OUR ORGANIC ...

Meal deals… We’ve got ’em for thanksgiving and for valentines day, but why do we need a holiday to save our guests money on healthy options!? I propose having a weekly organic meal deal, say for instance stuffed peppers. We can gather

Idea by Bert Kears

see the brilliant idea!

HOW CAN WE WIN AGAINST AMAZON?

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Idea by Erin Krawiec

see the brilliant idea!

What’s The Big Idea?!

Sparx is where your ideas comes to life.

Want to see your innovation happen in front of your eyes?
Submit your genius idea today.

Launch Your Idea