Pros
Often young and enthusiastic management, gives the store a good energy, Can be fun especially if you work on a campus or at a busier store (i.e. delivery) Eligible to receive raises every semester, if you ask about it and make a good impression on management you can PIC (person in charge/be a shift manager) and make more money OR even go into management training, moving up the ladder pretty quickly Drivers can make pretty decent money with tips Get a set schedule for each semester, often coinciding with local college schedule (good for students
Cons
Corporate doesn't seem to care too much about its employees, beyond its managers (whom they also work to death--but they at least get pretty well-compensated) The strict dress code/procedures can be off-putting if you are looking for an easy job--not a job for slackers New 28 hour work limit as of January 2013 for hourly employees (so that they don't have to give benefits)... nice With the set semester schedule, makes it difficult to get time off (you have to find someone yourself to cover all shifts) Only Christmas Eve/Day and Thanksgiving Day off