Does Krispy Kreme pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Krispy Kreme employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Krispy Kreme. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Krispy Kreme?

54% of Krispy Kreme employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Krispy Kreme 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Krispy Kreme?

Cashier (111) , Retail Sales Associate (68) , Crew Member (62) , Shift Supervisor (58) , General Manager (52) , Sales Associate (41) , Sales Associate/Cashier (38) , Team Member (37) , Retail Assistant (32) , Retail Specialist (32) , Supervisor (32) , Retail Team Member (31) , Team Leader (30) , Assistant Manager (28) , Manager (27)

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

"It was super easy and people were great" ((in 98 reviews)); "Fun time with good coworkers" ((in 57 reviews)); "Very flexible and friendly staff" ((in 50 reviews)); "Good benefits and coworkers." ((in 37 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 26 reviews))

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

"Bad management and very fast paced" ((in 202 reviews)); "bad manager and the shifts sucked" ((in 78 reviews)); "Long hours and you're on your feet 90% of the time." ((in 73 reviews)); "There was no training available for store" ((in 26 reviews)); "low salary, busy and hard working for such a long time, backbiting from senior" ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about Krispy Kreme layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed Krispy Kreme locations?

Toronto , Mississauga , Scarborough , Delta , Montreal , Greenfield Park , Winnipeg , Edmonton , Waterloo , Windsor , Brampton , Saint John , Sainte-Catherine

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Krispy Kreme reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(2,097 total reviews)

Josh Charlesworth

55% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,097 reviews)

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Krispy Kreme has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,097 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Krispy Kreme employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants and food service industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Mar 31, 2026

Good doughnut

Retail sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good doughnuts , loved it

Cons

Bad coffee did not love it

5.0

Nov 16, 2024

Awesome!

Cashier/barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Enjoyed working here! Supervisors were friendly and supportive.

Cons

Would get busy during deals, but helped me gain skills in working in a fast-paced environment.

5.0

Sep 10, 2024

Good place to work

Sanitation

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work it’s fun

Cons

It’s tiring with lot of work

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Jobs at Krispy Kreme

Processing Specialist

Sanitation Specialist