Is UniFirst a good company to work for?

UniFirst has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,594 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at UniFirst to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about UniFirst have been left by employees working as General Manager , Branch Manager and Office Administrator .

Does UniFirst pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UniFirst employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UniFirst. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UniFirst?

61% of UniFirst employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UniFirst 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UniFirst?

Outside Sales Representative (467) , Sales Representative (316) , Sales Manager (126) , Route Sales Representative (93) , RSR Route Sales Representative (77) , Sales Consultant (60) , Customer Service Representative (52) , Sales (51) , Route Service Representative (33) , District Service Manager (29) , Manager (26) , Branch Manager (24) , Senior Sales Consultant (24) , Route Service Manager (19) , Sales Associate (19)

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

"Great training...if you are looking for a true pound the pavement type of job and earning your battle scars." ((in 196 reviews)); "Good benefits and 401k." ((in 158 reviews)); "Good pay and atmosphere hard work but you can make a career getting the right route" ((in 134 reviews)); "The people are great and very helpful in terms of training." ((in 131 reviews)); "Great Culture and very supportive" ((in 90 reviews))

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

"Poor management and unrealistic expectations." ((in 142 reviews)); "Long hours in the service department but I guess that's why e make the big bucks." ((in 92 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about sales reps." ((in 37 reviews)); "Hard on the body, not enough staff,unorganized management very long hours." ((in 29 reviews)); "they have too much favoritism among others" ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about UniFirst layoffs in 2026?

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What are the top reviewed UniFirst locations?

Wilmington , Atlanta , Louisville , Houston , San Antonio , Boston , Nashua , Indianapolis , Pittsburgh , New Kensington , Nashville , Birmingham , Tampa , Cleveland , Charlotte , Austin , Pontiac , Los Angeles , Owensboro , Memphis , Fort Wayne , Denver , Chattanooga , Salt Lake City , Richmond , Oklahoma City , Dallas , Stratford , New York , Fort Worth

UniFirst reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(727 total reviews)

Steven S. Sintros

70% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

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727 reviews

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5.0

Apr 27, 2019

Self-Motivated, Organized, Time Efficient, & Honest with the customer if you are to succeed in this company.

Rsr route sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The support from the branch management staff is excellent considering that they are almost always running a route (or 2) themselves. Benefits are excellent and the compensation is good if you can upsell. It depends on you and once you get your route down, it's not that difficult to make more once you get the respect of the customer. No weekends or nights is another plus. I have been a business owner and in various levels of management and I will say there are very few companies who give you the support (with all sincerity, the management staff at this branch doesn't get enough credit) along with the uniforms, jackets, vests, gloves, and boots you need to succeed.

Cons

There will be many, very long hour days until you get your route down. (60 - 65 hour weeks) The incompetence lies above and beyond the branch manager. Don't get me wrong, this is a good company to work for! It is difficult to explain until you work here.

UniFirst Response

7y

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and hard work!

3.0

Apr 14, 2019

Great stepping stone.....get ready to politic

Territory sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, lots of freedom out of the office. Uncapped commission, decent benefits, paid weekly.

Cons

Get ready to politic. Management plays favorites. They will push who they want and like to make Presidents Club. Accounts will be given to certain employees under the radar. You are micro managed through their CRM.

4.0

Apr 14, 2019

Great company to work for.

Outside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great base salary and great commission schedule

Cons

Company spends more time training on the basics than training on product knowledge.

UniFirst Response

7y

Thank you for your review. We value your feedback.

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Self-Motivated, Organized, Time Efficient, & Honest with the customer if you are to succeed in this company.

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Great company to work for.

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