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3.44/5

Out of 70 Wendy's reviews, 51% were positive.

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Overall rating
3.4
Management
3.3
Career opportunities
3.1
Diversity and inclusion
3.7
Salary and benefits
3.2
Work environment
3.6
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2024
Pros of working at Wendy's

Free drinks whenever, it is usually pretty slow and laid back, but this could just be my location

Cons of working at Wendy's

Very little training. Thrown to the wolves on day 1.

Wendy's benefits

Free drink

What do you like best about Wendy's's CEO and the leadership team?

There is always a shift manager of the manager working with you which is nice

How would you improve Wendy's's culture?

Better communication and app for workers to clock in/see schedule like walmart

How did you prepare for the Wendy's interview?

nothing special

How does your compensation at Wendy's compare to the industry average?

I make $12.50 an hour at 17 with no prior experience. It’s not the worst thing ever

What's the diversity at Wendy's like?

Very good

What brings you the most joy at Wendy's?

Leaving

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2022
Pros of working at Wendy's

Good communication, and the pay was good I was making about 15 a hour and every two weeks the money was at least $900

Cons of working at Wendy's

Cleaning while closing and too much moving around the place was too small on the inside and it was bunched up

Wendy's benefits

Hard working and being a good listener I also follow instructions throughly I may make mistakes at times but I do pay close attention

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

It’s a good to see what a work environment kinda look like.

Cons of working at Wendy's

They want me to work harder then others. Plus I didn’t get my raise after I been there for over six month, an the made me stay in one position when I know all the work positions instead of management.

Wendy's benefits

Free food was the only benefit I had at Wendy’s

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

I like the atmosphere, and how they listen to ideas I have of how we could better the store!

Cons of working at Wendy's

I feel that as a crew member I'm not able to help everyone the way I want to! A lot of people come to me about worries they have, but im unable to solve them properly due to my position.

Wendy's benefits

FREE FOODDD!! Also the friendships I've gained from working there.

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

I make more money than I used to and I work with my friends and get free food

Cons of working at Wendy's

I feel like I get overworked for not enough money. I don’t like how rude the customers are or how lazy some of the workers are

Wendy's benefits

I get food

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2024
Pros of working at Wendy's

Free small food Making new connections with others Productive

Cons of working at Wendy's

Patience is always tested

Wendy's benefits

I like the free small meal and 50% off the original prices

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2024
Pros of working at Wendy's

You get more hours and the food is good and your trained well

Cons of working at Wendy's

The managers are disrespectful and they will fire you quickly over anything and it doesn't pay well

Wendy's benefits

The food

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2024
Pros of working at Wendy's

None. It's just stress for 12 dollars an hour

Cons of working at Wendy's

New manager came in and I went from 46 hours to 28 per week.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2024
Pros of working at Wendy's

Great coworkers and managers

Cons of working at Wendy's

Rude customers

Wendy's benefits

Getting free food and making friends with my fellow crew members

What do you like best about Wendy's's CEO and the leadership team?

I never met a ceo because the store I work at is franchised

How would you improve Wendy's's culture?

I'm not sure

How did you prepare for the Wendy's interview?

I didn't really prepare

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2024
Wendy's benefits

I have the best location for a beautiful Wendy’s and I know it’s a fact that the CEO of the company would like the location in the area of Mount Kisco Bedford Hills And Katona, please contact me 914-602-2589 Jimmy

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2024
Pros of working at Wendy's

The concept of the job

Cons of working at Wendy's

Not enough hours

Wendy's benefits

The pay was beneficial and working with new customers everyday

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

I get to server people and tell them have a nice/wonderful day

Cons of working at Wendy's

If the soda machine don’t work

Wendy's benefits

People pay

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

Amazing management

Cons of working at Wendy's

Salary is very low

Wendy's benefits

Give's me practice dealing with customer service

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

Great environment. Provides equal opportunity for growth within the company

Cons of working at Wendy's

Its all good

Wendy's benefits

The food.

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

That I can get some money, not enough of what I need though.

Cons of working at Wendy's

Some of the managers and rude customers.

Wendy's benefits

Nothing

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

I like the atmosphere, and how they listen to ideas I have of how we could better the store!

Cons of working at Wendy's

I feel that as a crew member I'm not able to help everyone the way I want to! A lot of people come to me about worries they have, but im unable to solve them properly due to my position.

Wendy's benefits

FREE FOODDD!! Also the friendships I've gained from working there.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

Good environment and people

Cons of working at Wendy's

Drama and bad management

Wendy's benefits

The pay and free food sometimes

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

Getting to know your customers and the knowledge of their menu.

Cons of working at Wendy's

Employees and management inappropriately talking foul in front of the customers. Management doesn't care about their employees.

Wendy's benefits

N/A

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

It was chill and relaxing

Cons of working at Wendy's

The people can be a little to much

Wendy's benefits

I could get food for free in some occasions

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

Friendly environment

Cons of working at Wendy's

Low wages for everyone, little to no breaks, overworked employees

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

Coworkers and Customers, The teamwork, The cleanliness

Cons of working at Wendy's

The pay was not that good

Wendy's benefits

None

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

The Core Values, Meeting New Customers

Cons of working at Wendy's

NO PTO, Vacation, Benefits

Wendy's benefits

Short Drive

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2023
Pros of working at Wendy's

the people are very down to earth, its overall very easy work, i make my own schedule

Cons of working at Wendy's

sometimes customers can be rude

Wendy's benefits

making my own schedule

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2022
Pros of working at Wendy's

Good communication, and the pay was good I was making about 15 a hour and every two weeks the money was at least $900

Cons of working at Wendy's

Cleaning while closing and too much moving around the place was too small on the inside and it was bunched up

Wendy's benefits

Hard working and being a good listener I also follow instructions throughly I may make mistakes at times but I do pay close attention

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2022
Pros of working at Wendy's

The versatility in the workplace, working with different set of people and communicating with different people everyday

Wendy's benefits

The flexibility with my schedule and the discount with food

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2022
Pros of working at Wendy's

Nice to make customers smile

Cons of working at Wendy's

Work space

Wendy's benefits

They allow me to get ready to be a manger

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2022
Pros of working at Wendy's

The company

Cons of working at Wendy's

Not getting a break in a 11 hour shift,not being able to put my physically

Wendy's benefits

My co workers and getting to make other people smile

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2022
Pros of working at Wendy's

Being close to home saving money on gas

Cons of working at Wendy's

Pay rate

Wendy's benefits

They worked around my schedule dealing with high school sports very good and still maintain a great job for someone who is just now starting out help with responsibilities.

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

The location was close and there was good people working with me.

Cons of working at Wendy's

The grease and oil is very or and Irritating

Wendy's benefits

Distance from home

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

The ability to help customers.

Cons of working at Wendy's

The hours where to little i was only getting 14 hours a week

Wendy's benefits

The ability to work from home

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

The employees was nice

Cons of working at Wendy's

The rude customer and the manager didn’t want to give me a raise after working for Wendy’s 3 years

Wendy's benefits

Nothing

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

Great People

Cons of working at Wendy's

Lack of accountability

Wendy's benefits

Bonds I’ve made with the people who worked there.

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

Work staff was really nice

Cons of working at Wendy's

Scheduling and management is very sloppy

Wendy's benefits

Paid over minimum

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

Making the money

Cons of working at Wendy's

The environment

Wendy's benefits

Work and acknowledgment. The recognize of the job well done. Always correct me when I’m making a mistake or have made a mistake

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

great people and fun

Cons of working at Wendy's

when district managers sit around watching everyone.

Wendy's benefits

flexible h

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

The work relations with my superiors were friendly and informative.

Cons of working at Wendy's

The very busy customer service requirements.

Wendy's benefits

Getting flexible hours for school.

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

It’s a good to see what a work environment kinda look like.

Cons of working at Wendy's

They want me to work harder then others. Plus I didn’t get my raise after I been there for over six month, an the made me stay in one position when I know all the work positions instead of management.

Wendy's benefits

Free food was the only benefit I had at Wendy’s

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

The people and working with others . I got to work in morning and had a great crew

Cons of working at Wendy's

Communication problems

Wendy's benefits

Pay

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

I make more money than I used to and I work with my friends and get free food

Cons of working at Wendy's

I feel like I get overworked for not enough money. I don’t like how rude the customers are or how lazy some of the workers are

Wendy's benefits

I get food

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

The customers even when I was upset they found a way to make me smile or laugh

Cons of working at Wendy's

The coworkers were just so negative

Wendy's benefits

The money I was making

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

Managed well

Cons of working at Wendy's

Stress, secretive behaviours no explanation

Wendy's benefits

Solid hours freedom to work my own pace

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

Employees become family

Cons of working at Wendy's

We as managers do way too much to get paid that little amount

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

There are people that come in that are very nice and it teaches you how to move quickly on your feet

Cons of working at Wendy's

the environment wasn't healthy

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021
Pros of working at Wendy's

Interesting job, fast food restaurant, its a company with benefits

Cons of working at Wendy's

N/A

Wendy's benefits

Medical plan

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Wendy's salaries

6.3
Salary score
The national average salary for a Wendy's employee in the United States is $26,046 per year or $13 per hour. Employees in the top 10 percent can make over $35,000 per year, while employees at the bottom 10 percent earn less than $19,000 per year.

Wendy's demographics summary

9.8
Diversity score
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Wendy's financial performance

9.7
Performance score
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