Question 1

Is UniFirst a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

UniFirst has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,592 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at UniFirst to a friend and 54% 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.

Question 2

Does UniFirst pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at UniFirst?

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62% of UniFirst employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated UniFirst 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at UniFirst?

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Outside Sales Representative (466), 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)

Question 5

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

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"Great training...if you are looking for a true pound the pavement type of job and earning your battle scars." ((in 194 reviews)); "Good benefits and 401k." ((in 170 reviews)); "Good pay and atmosphere hard work but you can make a career getting the right route" ((in 139 reviews)); "The people are great and very helpful in terms of training." ((in 124 reviews)); "Great Culture and very supportive" ((in 87 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"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 95 reviews)); "Managers don’t hold drivers account for stinking at their jobs AKA not taking customers the right stuff or not taking them enough." ((in 46 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))

Question 7

What are employees saying about UniFirst layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed UniFirst locations?

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

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upper managment has no leadership skills!

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