Is UniFirst a good company to work for?

UniFirst has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,594 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at UniFirst to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about UniFirst have been left by employees working as General Manager , Branch Manager and Office Administrator .

Does UniFirst pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UniFirst employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UniFirst. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UniFirst?

61% of UniFirst employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UniFirst 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UniFirst?

Outside Sales Representative (467) , Sales Representative (316) , Sales Manager (126) , Route Sales Representative (93) , RSR Route Sales Representative (77) , Sales Consultant (60) , Customer Service Representative (52) , Sales (51) , Route Service Representative (33) , District Service Manager (29) , Manager (26) , Branch Manager (24) , Senior Sales Consultant (24) , Route Service Manager (19) , Sales Associate (19)

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

"Great training...if you are looking for a true pound the pavement type of job and earning your battle scars." ((in 196 reviews)); "Good benefits and 401k." ((in 158 reviews)); "Good pay and atmosphere hard work but you can make a career getting the right route" ((in 134 reviews)); "The people are great and very helpful in terms of training." ((in 131 reviews)); "Great Culture and very supportive" ((in 90 reviews))

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

"Poor management and unrealistic expectations." ((in 142 reviews)); "Long hours in the service department but I guess that's why e make the big bucks." ((in 92 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about sales reps." ((in 37 reviews)); "Hard on the body, not enough staff,unorganized management very long hours." ((in 29 reviews)); "they have too much favoritism among others" ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about UniFirst layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed UniFirst locations?

Wilmington , Atlanta , Louisville , Houston , San Antonio , Boston , Nashua , Indianapolis , Pittsburgh , New Kensington , Nashville , Birmingham , Tampa , Cleveland , Charlotte , Austin , Pontiac , Los Angeles , Owensboro , Memphis , Fort Wayne , Denver , Chattanooga , Salt Lake City , Richmond , Oklahoma City , Dallas , Stratford , New York , Fort Worth

UniFirst reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,546 total reviews)

Steven S. Sintros

70% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

UniFirst has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,546 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UniFirst employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Sep 15, 2025

Salary

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reliable and stable role with plenty of consistent work.

Cons

Merit increases are marginal and workload can get overwhelming.

UniFirst Response

10mo

Thank you for submitting a review. Your feedback is appreciated.

1.0

Sep 14, 2025

Horrible place to work for

Route service manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Only pros is helping customers and seeing their happiness,

Cons

The overall experience was highly disappointing. Compensation was not competitive, and leadership often targeted individuals despite their expertise and strong performance. Favoritism and personal relationships within the workplace contributed to a toxic environment where trust was lacking. Additionally, there were concerning practices regarding transparency with customers about products and pricing, which raised serious ethical issues.

UniFirst Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. Your feedback is appreciated. Please be assured that our employees and others are encouraged to contact the Corporate Human Resources Department directly at any time and for any employment or service concerns. The UniFirst HR Department can be reached by calling 800.347.7888. Also be advised that all Team Partners have online access to our “EthicsFirst” portal, where staff can anonymously communicate any ethical concerns at work. This portal can be accessed on UniFirst’s U-Net or at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com. You may also call the “EthicsFirst” Hotline for an anonymous conversation at (800) 213-8979. Thank you.

5.0

Sep 8, 2025

Sales Representative Positive Experience

Outside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My time at UniFirst was incredibly formative. I particularly valued the collaborative atmosphere within our sales teams. The company also offered excellent opportunities for professional development, with my manager actively supporting my attendance at local events & conferences to expand my skillset.

Cons

The industry is highly competitive and its Contract Sales. With a lot driving. Company Car would be a game changer.

UniFirst Response

10mo

We appreciate your time in writing a review. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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