Awesome concept....poor execution - Shift Leader Five Guys Employee Review

2.0
15 Dec 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Quality product Awesome concept Free food Corporate integrity

Cons

Private franchises False promises Low pay scale

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5.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great environment. Lots of hamburgers available.

Cons

None that I can think of.

4.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

They will teach you everything you need to be successful. They have much higher standards than most places, one of the few places I'd have no problem eating at any location. They'll make sure you have everything you need to meet those standards, especially once you get to a management level. They have corporate trainers and the GM at my location was also great. I'm a GM at a different place now and my experience here left me well prepared me for that position.

Cons

Pay. That's the only reason I left, I would have stayed with the company if I could have gotten a raise and I would definitely return if they offered something comparable to what I'm making elsewhere.

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