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Diverse employees at Cotton Patch Cafe have rated Environment, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Cotton Patch Cafe have rated Team, Environment, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Cotton Patch Cafe employees are -31% more likely to recommend Cotton Patch Cafe as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at Cotton Patch Cafe is rated below average by 74 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cotton Patch Cafe employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Cotton Patch Cafe’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Dallas. See below in detail how working at Cotton Patch Cafe was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cotton Patch Cafe is rated D-
Last updated months ago
Cotton Patch Cafe ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 80 Cotton Patch Cafe employee reviews, 35% were positive. The remaining 65% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cotton Patch Cafe improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 35% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 65% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It was not hostile until the coworkers made the environment hostile.
What makes you most happy at work?The customers being satisfied of my service.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?when I put a smile on the customers face by giving them great customer service.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They need to work on humility and be considerate when they potentially put someone in danger. I slip on one of my coworker mess and inform him. He said "to watch where you are walking".
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?To fire the employees that are causing new coworkers to quit.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?The work environment needs to be less toxic.
A scratch-made Southern food restaurant concept with 45 locations in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico
Our goal was to create a home-style family restaurant and serve up classic southern recipes made fresh from scratch in a warm, inviting atmosphere where guests feel at home. We arrive early in the day to chop, blend, batter and freshly prepare each tried and true recipe.
| Headquarter | 600 E Dallas Rd Suite 300 Grapevine, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cottonpatch.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1989 |
| Tel | 18178656396 |
Cotton Patch Cafe competitors include Cracker Barrel. Cotton Patch Cafe ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cotton Patch Cafe compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
74 employees at Cotton Patch Cafe have reviewed Cotton Patch Cafe 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 74 Cotton Patch Cafe 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 Cotton Patch Cafe are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Cotton Patch Cafe, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cotton Patch Cafe are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 74 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Cotton Patch Cafe are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cotton Patch Cafe believe the environment at Cotton Patch Cafe is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cotton Patch Cafe is comfortably fast. About 74% of the employees at Cotton Patch Cafe work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Cotton Patch Cafe are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Dallas about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Dallas employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 72% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Cotton Patch Cafe employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Cotton Patch Cafe's KPIs and OKRs.
Larry’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Larry in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Dallas. Larry Ryback’s employees rank Cotton Patch Cafe in the Bottom 20% for Environment, in the Bottom 20% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 15% for Retention. Ryback is generally unpopular with Cotton Patch Cafe employees, but ranks especially low with Hispanic or Latino employees, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Male employees. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Cotton Patch Cafe’s competitors, Larry Ryback ranks below Cracker Barrel CEO Sandra Cochran.
The Cotton Patch Cafe Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Larry Ryback, Area Director Amy Adams, and Vice President of Development Maria Johnson
Larry Ryback CEO / President
Larry Ryback serves as the CEO / President of Cotton Patch Cafe.
Maria Johnson Vice President of Development
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Todd McEvoy Area Director
Todd McEvoy serves as the Area Director of Cotton Patch Cafe. Todd started at Cotton Patch Cafe in Jan of 2015. Todd... read more
Ray Moreno Regional Vice President
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How much do people at Cotton Patch Cafe get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cotton Patch Cafe is $120,420, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $127,126, or $61 per hour.
At Cotton Patch Cafe, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $223,503 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $42,735 annually. Average Cotton Patch Cafe salaries by department include: Legal at $179,558, Admin at $58,872, Design at $100,420, and Product at $136,594. Half of Cotton Patch Cafe salaries are above $127,126.
34 employees at Cotton Patch Cafe rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 102 ratings) while 32 employees at Cotton Patch Cafe rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 33 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $99k | $99k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $177k | $177k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $276k | $276k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Cotton Patch Cafe score the company 52/100 across various culture categories, placing Cotton Patch Cafe in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cotton Patch Cafe across various culture dimensions.
Cotton Patch Cafe's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Cotton Patch Cafe's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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What is Cotton Patch Cafe address?
Cotton Patch Cafe location is at 600 E Dallas Rd Suite 300
Who is the CEO of Cotton Patch Cafe?
Cotton Patch Cafe CEO is Larry Ryback, their score by employees is 53
What is Cotton Patch Cafe eNPS?
The eNPS for Cotton Patch Cafe is -31
What is the salary for Senior Designer in Cotton Patch Cafe?
Senior Designer average salary in the US is 127k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Cotton Patch Cafe?
The average salaries for Admin in Cotton Patch Cafe is 59k