Circle K reviews

3.2

44% would recommend to a friend

(5,663 total reviews)
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Alex Miller

47% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Circle K has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 5,663 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Circle K employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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6K reviews
1.0
Dec 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People that you work with are decent

Cons

Bad company culture Poor management Bad pay

2.0
Dec 1, 2025

2 out of 5 Stars

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Team Environment: The most positive aspect of working here is often the camaraderie among frontline team members. Peers are generally supportive and collaborative, which helps manage the daily demands. Company Stability: As a large, established company, scheduling and payment are reliable and consistent.

Cons

Unsustainable Workload: The workload expectations placed on the department often feel excessive and are not commensurate with the available resources or business needs. Focus on Metrics and Optics: There is a noticeable pressure from the director level to take on new projects and increase output, even if the value of that work is questionable. This seems driven by a need for management to demonstrate high productivity and departmental relevance, rather than focusing on tasks that genuinely drive revenue or operational efficiency. Top-Down Pressure: This constant push for increased output creates a high-pressure environment where effort is prioritized over effective strategy, leading to frequent burnout and inefficiency among staff.

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