My four year experience was enjoyable yet frustrating at times. - Regional Manager Five Guys Employee Review

4.0
Feb 5, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Best tasting burger of any chain. Highest quality and most expensive raw materials used coupled with the highest attention to food safety and brand consistency.

Cons

Market becoming too crowded and costs increasing too sharply to stubbornly cling to limited menu and no advertising philosophy.

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5.0
May 23, 2026
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Pros

Schedule Flexibility Work Life Balance Bonus System Competitive Pay Secret Shoppers Free Meals Advancement Opportunities

Cons

Fast Paced Environment Can require long standing hours

4.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

They will teach you everything you need to be successful. They have much higher standards than most places, one of the few places I'd have no problem eating at any location. They'll make sure you have everything you need to meet those standards, especially once you get to a management level. They have corporate trainers and the GM at my location was also great. I'm a GM at a different place now and my experience here left me well prepared me for that position.

Cons

Pay. That's the only reason I left, I would have stayed with the company if I could have gotten a raise and I would definitely return if they offered something comparable to what I'm making elsewhere.

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