Question 1

Does Smashburger pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Smashburger employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Smashburger. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Smashburger?

Accepted Answer

38% of Smashburger employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Smashburger 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Smashburger?

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General Manager (73), Cashier (68), Cook (50), Assistant Manager (36), Gse (33), Guest Service Expert (32), Shift Leader (29), Line Cook (27), Manager (20), Restaurant General Manager (12), Front of the House (11), District Manager (10), Shift Manager (10), Server (9), Front of House (8)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Smashburger according to real employee reviews?

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"Great people and lots of fun" ((in 51 reviews)); "Flexible hours while in school" ((in 29 reviews)); "free food and the quick work pace kind of feels like a fun game that you have to complete" ((in 22 reviews)); "Some great staff, you get on well as you know how bad it is to work there." ((in 20 reviews)); "It’s a good work environment" ((in 14 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Smashburger according to real employee reviews?

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"At Smash Burger there was Poor management" ((in 63 reviews)); "They pay was low and it was too far" ((in 53 reviews)); "Managers always in position." ((in 34 reviews)); "Terrible upper management." ((in 18 reviews)); "Training is always rushed, due to a constant lack of employees and burning out of the ones who know what they're doing." ((in 9 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Smashburger layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Smashburger layoffs and their outlook for job security at Smashburger in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Smashburger locations?

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Denver, New York, Houston, Las Vegas, Dallas, Phoenix, San Diego, Minneapolis, Sacramento, San Jose, Chicago, Saint Louis, Tulsa, Charlotte, Hicksville, Mesa, Washington, Columbia, New Providence, Clark, Salt Lake City, Fairfax, Louisville, Roseville, San Francisco, Ellicott City, Clifton, Lodi, Newark, Paramus

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