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Carrols Restaurant Group is a restaurant franchise operator, primarily known for managing Burger King and Popeyes locations.

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Rating based on 34 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Carrols Restaurant Group

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Carrols Restaurant Group get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    73% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Good jobs pay you for your break time.

    You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid sick leave

    Does Carrols Restaurant Group give paid sick leave?

    No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.

    How we know this

    69% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.

    But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Carrols Restaurant Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    33% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    You should be paid for all the work you do.

    A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

    How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

    Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

    How we know this

    • 84% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
    • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
    • 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.

    You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Carrols Restaurant Group worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    69% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.

    You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.

  • Okay
  • Only some people can choose their shifts

    Do Carrols Restaurant Group workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    43% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Carrols Restaurant Group workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    52% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job works with your personal life.

    It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to get time off

    How easy is it to get time off at Carrols Restaurant Group?

    Some people find it hard to get time off.

    How we know this

    57% of people report it’s hard to get time off.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.

  • Good
  • Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute

    Do Carrols Restaurant Group managers change schedules at the last minute?

    Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.

    How we know this

    71% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.

    Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Carrols Restaurant Group?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes.

    You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.

    A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Carrols Restaurant Group feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    34% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Your boss should treat you with respect.

    No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.

    If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get breaks without interruption

    Do people at Carrols Restaurant Group get to take their breaks without interruption?

    Only some people get breaks without interruption.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed out

    Is it stressful to work at Carrols Restaurant Group?

    Most people feel stressed out here.

    How we know this

    88% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.

    Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.

    Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at Carrols Restaurant Group enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Carrols Restaurant Group recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Carrols Restaurant Group?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    47% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.

    Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to advance

    Do people get support to advance at Carrols Restaurant Group?

    Only some people are given support to advance their career here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 41% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you grow, if you want to.

    This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.

    This helps you build skills and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening

    Do people think Carrols Restaurant Group’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

    Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.

    To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.

    This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by headquarters

    Do workers feel well informed about how Carrols Restaurant Group is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    62% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good employer shares news with all its workers.

    You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.

    Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.

How Carrols Restaurant Group ranks

Carrols Restaurant Group ranks joint 35th to work for out of fast food restaurants.

  1. 35= McAlister’s Deli
    5.2
  2. 35= Carrols Restaurant Group
    5.2
  3. 41= Zaxby's
    5.1

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 30 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of June 22, 2025.

Carrols Restaurant Group job reviews

  • Best thing

    Free meal, working with the public and serving them hot fresh food.

    Worst thing

    Having to train crew members and not being paid accordingly. Working with people who slack off. Management does not listen to my concerns or ideas. Getting blamed or “coached” for things that are not my fault.

    2.4

    Shift manager at Carrols Restaurant Group, February 2025

  • Best thing

    It’s calming and smells wonderful

    Worst thing

    Bad customers, staff. Or management

    2.4

    Assistant general manager at Carrols Restaurant Group, February 2025

Handy to know

How are people paid?

76%
by the hour
24%
an annual salary

Based on 34 Carrols Restaurant Group employees

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

1 week or less 84% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.

Based on 31 Carrols Restaurant Group employees