Built by operators, for operators.

Supporting deskless teams.

Pineapple Academy was founded in Kansas City in 2018 from a deep understanding of the hospitality industry. Our core mission is simple: to bridge the gap between trainers and trainees. We ensure every frontline worker gets the precise, relevant learning they need, exactly when they need it.

We help employers reimagine engagement by turning training into a powerful tool that advances skills and supports growth for both your people and your bottom line.

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Our history in food service.

Our leadership team's expertise comes from years on the ground - from foodservice operations, to hospitality training, to supply chain management. We share a deep passion for elevating the lives of workers without a desk and know that the current approach to skills training is not working. That's why we built Pineapple Academy.

We believe that better training creates a better work culture, leading to engaged team members who deliver better customer experiences.

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We couldn't do it without you. To fix frontline training, we've established a community to create content, build effective programs, and empower workers and organizations.

Trusted by these teams.

“In 2022, our turnover was 112%... investing in people became an even bigger priority. That’s when we first started working with Pineapple Academy... our turnover is now 63%.

Our Partners watch trainings during daily standups, participate in a mentorship program, and our frontline people feel responsible for new hire growth.”

Brigitte Burke
AVP, Food and Nutrition Services

"It was almost like a lightbulb went off when I was introduced to Pineapple Academy. I was like 'Oh my goodness, this has what's been missing in the industry.

How do we support the frontline better? There's actually a solution - it's here and it's called Pineapple!'"

Josh Miller
Principal Consultant and Content Creator

"Pineapple really connects well with this younger generation - it's live action, and they can do it at their own pace.

I think that's key with the associates we're seeing that are coming in - a little bit younger and a little less experience - giving them the trust that it's okay to make a mistake and build that learning, teaching culture."

Todd Hollander
Director of Dining & Event Services