Pros
As a Boutique Associate, I am able to not only help guests, but style mannequins and window displays, and merchandise the entire store. Everyone is involved in every process, which is why it's so much fun and such a great learning experience. Most stores have separate visual departments, and hire from outside. Francesca's is also growing, so it's a good place to move up the ranks into management, if that's what your looking for.
Cons
Not enough hours as a Boutique Associate (Max 20 per week), closer to 15 hours per week. It is impossible to get enough hours to make a living, unless you are a full time assistant manager or higher position, no other positions are full time. Even though it is a good place to grow, because of sheer company growth, there should be more promoting from within.