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      Sonic

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      Sonic reviews

      Good job

      Opening manager
      Former employee
      Waco, TX
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good environment, good pay, great crew, great opportunity for career advancement if you put in the hard work and show that you are the BEST!

      Cons

      Long hours, usually 60-80. I worked 13 days on, 1 day off.

      Not worth it

      General manager
      Former employee
      Romeoville, IL
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Make your own schedule. Free meals

      Cons

      Small franchises, no growth opportunities, things always break owners very cheap, no bonuses or benefits

      Individual stores care, corporate does not.

      Crew member/grill cook
      Current employee
      Kingsport, TN
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Friendly and welcoming environment, growth opportunities, and great communication given the right management personnel

      Cons

      Corporate continues to be stricter on labor hours, constantly cutting employees and forcing stores to run on skeleton crews during the busiest hours of the day, the bureaucracy involved with getting a promotion or a raise sours the whole idea of even getting a raise, and that's assuming they'll give you more than fifty cents on the hour for a raise.

      N/A

      Store manager
      Former employee
      Los Angeles, CA
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The company fosters a collaborative environment and encourages innovation. Employees are supported with professional development opportunities and a strong work-life balance. The leadership team is approachable and values employee feedback, creating a positive workplace culture.

      Cons

      At times, communication between departments can be inconsistent, leading to misunderstandings. The workload can be overwhelming during peak seasons, which may affect morale. Additionally, career advancement opportunities could be more clearly defined for employees.

      Workplace Expectations

      Senior regional manager
      Former employee
      San Antonio, TX
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Opportunity for career advancement and skill development

      Cons

      You will be married to your job

      Casual atmosphere, opportunity for advancement

      Drive-through cashier
      Former employee
      Blythewood, SC
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Flexible schedules and opportunities to move up

      Cons

      Can be long hours at times

      N/A

      Store manager
      Former employee
      Los Angeles, CA
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The company fosters a collaborative environment and encourages innovation. Employees are supported with professional development opportunities and a strong work-life balance. The leadership team is approachable and values employee feedback, creating a positive workplace culture.

      Cons

      At times, communication between departments can be inconsistent, leading to misunderstandings. The workload can be overwhelming during peak seasons, which may affect morale. Additionally, career advancement opportunities could be more clearly defined for employees.

      Franchise or Corporate

      Director of operations
      Current employee
      Dallas, TX
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      There's always an opportunity for growth and development.

      Cons

      Vast salary differences between franchises and markets.

      General mgmt

      General manager
      Former employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good pay & flexible hours

      Cons

      Not a lot of growth opportunities

      Former Assistant Manager

      Assistant manager
      Former employee
      Evansville, IN
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great co-workers, fast environment and opportunities for advancement.

      Cons

      Working in the elements (gets really hot during summer and very cold in winter) .