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      Corporate stores - Assistant Store Manager McDonald's Employee Review

      5.0
      Oct 5, 2015
      Assistant store manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good benefits, mandatory vacations. Every 5 years, managers get sabbatical--paid 3 months off. Great training program. Lots of opportunity for advancement. It's a tough job but corporate is fantastic giving its management team the best tools they can to be successful.

      Cons

      Long hours, irregular shifts are tough & make work/ life balance difficult. Taxing both mentally and physically. I worked in a franchise briefly and found all the cons but none of the pros. If you're thinking of managing at McDonalds, get into one of the corporate stores.

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      2.0
      Jun 18, 2026
      General manager
      Recommend
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Experience varies heavily depending on the owner/operator you work for. Free and discounted food. 2 weeks PTO. Vision, Dental and Health insurance. Offers rapid development opportunities.

      Cons

      Work-life balance is nonexistent. In fact, the director of operations has stated numerous times, “Work life balance is a myth”. The company states you are required to work 45 hrs/week minimum; Realistically, GM’s can expect to work 55-60 hours in store with constant calls and messages when home. The company does not count any work done outside of the restaurant toward your 45hr requirement. There is no training for this position as you are expected to figure it out on the job. They offer $2000 per month performance bonus but are always finding new ways to disqualify you and move the goalposts when you actually earn it.

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