Dairy Queen reviews

It is difficult to create a culture of "creating smiles and stories" if the entire organization isn't on the same page, with the same passion. It takes a village, they say, and in order for any individual DQ store to succeed, the culture within it must be - in every way - about creating smiles and stories. Given that minimum wage is the norm for Crew, incentives programs are important, but may not be effective if not consistently followed. Competent and passionate management is key; no one wants to work with someone who doesn't support positive culture. Retail is a tough gig. The benefits are not always there, and salaries should be based on competence, merit, drive and team-building skills - not necessarily longevity.

I do have to work 50 hours a week minimum. (for a single person like me its not to bad, but someone in a relationship it is difficult to have a personal life). I do not get to work 8-5, only once or twice a week, because most sales are at night and upper management wants me to be there to ensure product is delivered correctly. Making labor is a HUGE deal to my franchise owners, I do not have a problem making the labor, but sometimes we have to sacrifice other aspects to look good on paper, (less employees could mean slower service) Depending on where you are located, your age of employees could be mainly high school kids, therefore the maturity level is low, which means you have to stay on their case constantly. And as in any restaurant business, there are some rude customers that can get on your nerves.