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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Caribou Coffee have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Caribou Coffee employees are -53% more likely to recommend Caribou Coffee as a great place to work
| 16% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 69% | Detractors |
Working at Caribou Coffee is rated below average by 117 employees, across various culture dimensions. Caribou Coffee employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Caribou Coffee’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Caribou Coffee was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Caribou Coffee is rated D-
Last updated months ago
Caribou Coffee ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 83 Caribou Coffee employee reviews, 68% were positive. The remaining 32% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Caribou Coffee improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 68% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 32% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We make sure that the customers have great service and provide what we can. All together we have knowledge of our coffee and what we do as a team to make sure that the place is where it needs to be
What are some of the best things about your team?They all have different personalities and they make great efforts to make themselves better
What do you like best about the leadership team?I am a shift lead and I think together we make a good team
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Um probably better managers and stuff
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I know i am undervalued. My boss talks poorly about me to other employees when i have worked overtime at the age of 17 and i go to highschool.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Everything in the sky everything
Caribou Coffee Company is a specialty coffee and espresso retailer.
we're committed to sharing an Extraordinary Experience that Feeds the Soul.
| Headquarter | Minneapolis, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cariboucoffee.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1992 |
| Company Status | Private |
Caribou Coffee competitors include Farmer Brothers, McDonald's, Dunkin', and Pressed Juicery. Caribou Coffee ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Caribou Coffee compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
117 employees at Caribou Coffee have reviewed Caribou Coffee across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 117 Caribou Coffee employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Caribou Coffee are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Caribou Coffee, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Caribou Coffee are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 117 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Caribou Coffee are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Caribou Coffee believe the environment at Caribou Coffee is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Caribou Coffee is extremely fast. About 94% of the employees at Caribou Coffee work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Caribou Coffee are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Caribou Coffee is that the company was prepared on their first day. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Caribou Coffee's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Caribou Coffee employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Sarah’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Sarah in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Sarah Spiegel’s employees rank Caribou Coffee in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Bottom 20% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 20% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to Caribou Coffee’s competitors, Sarah Spiegel ranks below McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski.
The Caribou Coffee Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Sarah Spiegel, VP Marketing & Product Innovation Jenifer Hagness, and Director of Finance Lacey Robinson
Sarah Spiegel CEO / President
Sarah Spiegel serves as the CEO / President of Caribou Coffee.
Jenifer Hagness VP Marketing & Product Innovation
Jenifer Hagness serves as the VP Marketing & Product Innovation of Caribou Coffee.
Lacey Robinson Director of Finance
Lacey Robinson serves as the Director of Finance of Caribou Coffee. Lacey started at Caribou Coffee in Jan of 2014.... read more
Mike Carlson Vice President-Risk Management/Loss Prevention
Mike Carlson serves as the Vice President-Risk Management/Loss Prevention of Caribou Coffee. Mike started at Caribou... read more
Darren Miles Vice President International
Darren Miles serves as the Vice President International of Caribou Coffee. Darren started at Caribou Coffee in Jan of... read more
Pete Schouweiler Vice President, Accounting
Pete Schouweiler serves as the Vice President, Accounting of Caribou Coffee. Pete started at Caribou Coffee in Aug of... read more
Steven Brown EVP, Chief Customer Officer, and Chief Information Officer
Steven Brown serves as the EVP, Chief Customer Officer, and Chief Information Officer of Caribou Coffee.
John Walbrun Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Properties
John Walbrun serves as the Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Properties of Caribou Coffee.
Liva Wolf Vice President B2B & Domestic License
Liva Wolf serves as the Vice President B2B & Domestic License of Caribou Coffee.
How much do people at Caribou Coffee get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Caribou Coffee is $109,017, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,652, or $52 per hour.
At Caribou Coffee, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $217,914 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,034 annually. Average Caribou Coffee salaries by department include: Legal at $217,914, HR at $112,939, Admin at $55,363, and Sales at $154,912. Half of Caribou Coffee salaries are above $108,652.
50 employees at Caribou Coffee rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 148 ratings) while 50 employees at Caribou Coffee rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 50 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $204k | $204k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $259k | $259k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $263k | $263k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Caribou Coffee across various culture dimensions.
Caribou Coffee PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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Who is the CEO of Caribou Coffee?
Caribou Coffee CEO is Sarah Spiegel, their score by employees is 54
What is Caribou Coffee eNPS?
The eNPS for Caribou Coffee is -53
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Caribou Coffee?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 80k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Caribou Coffee?
The average salaries for Marketing in Caribou Coffee is 114k
Who are Caribou Coffee competitors?
Caribou Coffee main competitors are Farmer Brothers, McDonald's, Dunkin', Pressed Juicery