Question 1

Is Popeyes a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Popeyes has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 3,978 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 50% of employees would recommend working at Popeyes to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Popeyes have been left by employees working as Supervisor, Manager and Crew Member.

Question 2

Does Popeyes pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Popeyes employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Popeyes. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Popeyes?

Accepted Answer

50% of Popeyes employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Popeyes 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Popeyes?

Accepted Answer

Cashier (678), Crew Member (310), Cook (191), General Manager (111), Assistant Manager (109), Manager (108), Sales Associate/Cashier (101), Line Cook (87), Shift Manager (74), Team Member (61), Fry Cook (47), Shift Leader (42), Prep Cook (29), Front End Cashier (28), Sales Associate (28)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"The only pro I can think of is that you are offered free food as lunch." ((in 208 reviews)); "Most people are good at their jobs and care about doing them well" ((in 144 reviews)); "coworkers were nice and friendly" ((in 93 reviews)); "The staff was friendly and communicated effectively" ((in 49 reviews)); "Understanding and get free meal food is also nice" ((in 41 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"bad management and they work you like a slave" ((in 238 reviews)); "Low pay (because we both know anything under 9 dollars isn't paying the bills)" ((in 211 reviews)); "manager is rude and perverted" ((in 118 reviews)); "long hours and very fast paced" ((in 97 reviews)); "No benefits neither raise same salary for a manager and a cashier or cook" ((in 48 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Popeyes layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What Popeyes locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Edmonton, Markham, Windsor, Vancouver, Ajax, Winnipeg

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