Need entry-level experience (and nothing more)? Come to CK! - Store Manager Circle K Employee Review

1.0
27 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to obtain entry-level managerial experience. Weekly pay. Free uniform shirts. Free coffee and Polar Pop drinks for employees.

Cons

Management promotions aren't based on company merit, experience, or need (especially in the Midwest BU). Immense workloads. Low pay even for SMs. Inconsistent weekly schedules. Shifts are often covered by one CSR/ASM/SM on the premises. Upper management neglects your personal safety inside their stores. Too many angry patrons. Insurance benefits are terrible. Outmoded store technologies break down repeatedly. No travel expense reimbursement for SMs/ASMs/CSRs/FCs. Zero focus on future merchandising trends. Too many shift call-offs by CSRs/FCs/ASMs. DMs do nothing to facilitate store product and staffing needs. No OT for CSRs/FCs/ASMs/SMs, even for company-sponsored events like Fuel Day or store grand (re-)openings. Too many outdated online training exercises. Nonexistent work-life balance; you are always on call.

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5.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I really liked working here

Cons

It was franchise not corporate so things seemed hectic sometimes

5.0
7 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Surprisingly Great Access to Benefits. I opened up an HSA and had access to a company sponsored HDHP insurance plan, so it's a legit savings account. Well, they throw the food out at the end of the day, so if you buy anything while you're working there then you're making a mistake. Great work environment, like they can actually sell chocolate bars inside! -- What a bar.

Cons

Well, you can only stay there for so long. I found if you don't try out the deals then your particularly hurtful to customers, the caviot is the food deals are a waste of time. They'll work you if you try the stuff, so just don't try anything.

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