Does Applegreen pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Applegreen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Applegreen. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Applegreen?

50% of Applegreen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Applegreen 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applegreen?

Sales Assistant (126) , Shop Assistant (44) , Assistant Manager (32) , Supervisor (31) , Site Manager (29) , Manager (27) , Sales Associate (25) , Store Manager (25) , Deli Assistant (24) , Cashier (22) , Shift Supervisor (17) , Retail Assistant (14) , Barista (13) , General Manager (13) , Sales Associate/Cashier (12)

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

"Staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 57 reviews)); "The only pro is that the other sales associates were great people." ((in 44 reviews)); "Flexible hours and triple Christmas pay" ((in 26 reviews)); "Good benefits and hours in shop" ((in 22 reviews)); "Colleagues nice but that's about it." ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Poor management Used for contacts Poor communication Poor accountability" ((in 65 reviews)); "low pay but not a difficult job so fair." ((in 55 reviews)); "Bonus program for managers ate horrible." ((in 24 reviews)); "Minimum wage with no raise no matter how long you work there." ((in 23 reviews)); "Low salary, roaster all over the place" ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Applegreen layoffs in 2026?

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

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Applegreen reviews

3.4

50% would recommend to a friend

(885 total reviews)

Bob Etchingham

71% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Applegreen has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 885 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applegreen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Atacado e varejo industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

885 reviews

1.0

Dec 12, 2024

High expectations

Assistant manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team Quiet location Not many customers

Cons

Terrible management, my manager quit and I had to step in as manager for 2 months in £13 per hour which is already low even for management pay. No discounts or staff benefits.

2.0

Nov 7, 2024

"Rewarding Experience with a Disappointing Ending"

Department manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Opportunities for growth and early management experience 2. Strong sense of teamwork and lasting friendships with colleagues 3. Chance to develop valuable skills and take on responsibility at a young age

Cons

1. Lack of support from upper management, leaving issues unresolved 2. Minimal recognition for contributions and dedication 3. Departed feeling underappreciated, like "just a number"

Applegreen Response

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback, we really appreciate it, we are glad to see that you enjoy working with Applegreen. We are constantly looking for new ways to improve and grow. We would really appreciate it if you could share some more details into your areas of concern at the link below so we can look into finding a solution. Please fill out this form https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ASPXVpZZNU6OmvyAjD9S3Aj5ZjEaHIRDlLANhLjt38FUNEEwWklONFRP ME5VNDAyV1gzWUtBWURYWS4u

2.0

Sep 10, 2024

Mishandled

General manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

The people on my team

Cons

Company management unhelpful, unrealistic, and caused even bigger issues.

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