Easy place to work if you have a high "BS" tolerance
Pros
Flexible scheduling. Great hourly staffs. Fun regulars. Menu and decor updates are fresh and exciting. Hourly development programs are great if specs are followed. Corporate brand pillars are relatable and easy to articulate and practice. The staff and the guests are why I still work for this company. Corporate management training at the Broomfield store is some of the best in the industry.
Cons
Excessive emphasis on the middle of the P&L draws focus from driving top line sales making it difficult to consistently execute. Culture of sexual harassment is rampant and whether you are male or female, reporting to HR will induce backlash at a regional level. Definite glass ceiling if you're not a member of the "good ol' boys" club. Manager development stops after initial 7 week training. Could also be considered a pro, but it is near impossible to be let go if you are a manager. Corporate regionals and VPs would rather wait for someone to quit than bite the bullet and fire someone for poor performance. Contracted to work 50 hour weeks however 60-70 is the expected reality.
