Question 1

Is Krispy Kreme a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Krispy Kreme has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 2,317 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 56% of employees would recommend working at Krispy Kreme to a friend and 37% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Krispy Kreme have been left by employees working as Production Specialist, Donut Decorator and Retail Specialist.

Question 2

Does Krispy Kreme pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Krispy Kreme employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Krispy Kreme. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Krispy Kreme?

Accepted Answer

56% of Krispy Kreme employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Krispy Kreme 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Krispy Kreme?

Accepted Answer

Cashier (111), Retail Sales Associate (68), Crew Member (62), Shift Supervisor (58), General Manager (52), Sales Associate (41), Sales Associate/Cashier (38), Team Member (38), Supervisor (33), Retail Assistant (32), Retail Specialist (32), Retail Team Member (31), Team Leader (30), Assistant Manager (28), Manager (27)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Krispy Kreme according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Hours are not too long and the pay is good" ((in 124 reviews)); "It was super easy and people were great" ((in 100 reviews)); "Free Donuts and friendly coworkers" ((in 62 reviews)); "Very flexible and friendly staff" ((in 45 reviews)); "Good pay for work and proposed benefits" ((in 32 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Krispy Kreme according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Bad management and very fast paced" ((in 201 reviews)); "bad manager and the shifts sucked" ((in 73 reviews)); "Long hours and you're on your feet 90% of the time." ((in 71 reviews)); "There was no training available for store" ((in 32 reviews)); "low salary, busy and hard working for such a long time, backbiting from senior" ((in 19 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Krispy Kreme layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Krispy Kreme layoffs and their outlook for job security at Krispy Kreme in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Krispy Kreme locations?

Accepted Answer

Winston-Salem, Charlotte, New York, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Washington, Las Vegas, Knoxville, Tampa, Greenville, Savannah, Nashville, Mishawaka, Columbus, Hoover, Auburn, Omaha, Orange, Virginia Beach, Saint Louis, Bronx, Boone, Greensboro, Dallas, El Paso, San Antonio, Chattanooga, Long Beach, Bensalem, Melbourne

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Krispy Kreme reviews

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Reviews by job title

Flexible hours and free doughnuts, but low pay

Supportive team but unclear scheduling from leadership

Not great

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