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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at IT'SUGAR have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
IT'SUGAR employees are -24% more likely to recommend IT'SUGAR as a great place to work
| 34% | Promoters |
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| 8% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at IT'SUGAR is rated below average by 77 employees, across various culture dimensions. IT'SUGAR employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting IT'SUGAR’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Fort Lauderdale, FL. See below in detail how working at IT'SUGAR was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at IT'SUGAR is rated D
Last updated months ago
IT'SUGAR ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 20 IT'SUGAR employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping IT'SUGAR improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Not much to like. It was a long process. I did enjoy the DM that interviewed me.
What makes you most happy at work?Appreciation from customers and coworkers.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?some of the people i work with
What needs to change to make the company culture better?The managers attitude and the way she treats her coworkers.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication .. corprate seems like they have alot going on & dont try to make sure things are sucessful . Sweet market was a fail , the inventory, i could write a essay about how bad this company is
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?There is lots of room for improvement
IT’SUGAR was founded to create an environment that fosters the greatest feeling of happiness and humor; that allows you to smile and laugh out loud without judgment. Expanding rapidly, with over 100 locations nationwide, IT’SUGAR aspires to a future where everyone has access to the pure joy that comes from indulging in a world with fewer rules and more sugar. There are three major things that differentiate IT’SUGAR from other candy retailers. One is the product – an unconventional twist on traditional candy store goods that focus on the humorous and outlandish. Second is the ambiance –full of bright colors, loud music and lighthearted rebellion. Third is the people - passionate, optimistic, and energetic.
IT'SUGAR was founded in 2006 and its current CEO is Jeff Rubin. Since its inception 20 years ago, IT'SUGAR has grown to 500 employees.
To provide a humorous escape from everyday life.
To be the premier "Retailtainer" in the world.
| Headquarter | 201 E Las Olas Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 United States of America |
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| Website | itsugar.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Company Status | Private |
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IT'SUGAR has 500 employees. 77 employees at IT'SUGAR have reviewed IT'SUGAR 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 77 IT'SUGAR employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at IT'SUGAR are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at IT'SUGAR, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at IT'SUGAR are not very pleased with their team. 77 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at IT'SUGAR are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at IT'SUGAR believe the environment at IT'SUGAR is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at IT'SUGAR is comfortably fast. About 80% of the employees at IT'SUGAR work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at IT'SUGAR are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Fort Lauderdale, FL about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Fort Lauderdale, FL employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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 IT'SUGAR employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand IT'SUGAR's KPIs and OKRs.
Jeff’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jeff in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Jeff Rubin’s employees rank IT'SUGAR in the Bottom 40% for Environment, in the Bottom 25% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 20% for Team.
The IT'SUGAR Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Jeff Rubin, EVP Business Development Paul Bundonis, and Vice President Of Stores Todd Fine
Jeff Rubin CEO / President
Jeff Rubin serves as the CEO / President of IT'SUGAR.
Paul Bundonis EVP Business Development
Paul Bundonis serves as the EVP Business Development of IT'SUGAR. Paul started at IT'SUGAR in Oct of 2018. Paul... read more
John Heidt Vice President of Stores
John Heidt serves as the Vice President of Stores of IT'SUGAR. John started at IT'SUGAR in Jul of 2018. John currently... read more
Joel Wiest Chief Financial Officer
Joel Wiest serves as the Chief Financial Officer of IT'SUGAR.
Dino Martin Senior Vice President of Retail Stores
Dino Martin serves as the Senior Vice President of Retail Stores of IT'SUGAR.
How much do people at IT'SUGAR get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at IT'SUGAR is $119,372, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $138,375, or $66 per hour.
At IT'SUGAR, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $267,880 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,507 annually. Average IT'SUGAR salaries by department include: Admin at $54,379, Legal at $267,881, Operations at $146,355, and Sales at $212,008. Half of IT'SUGAR salaries are above $138,375.
29 employees at IT'SUGAR rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 80 ratings) while 25 employees at IT'SUGAR rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $75k | $75k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $104k | $104k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $134k | $134k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $195k | $195k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $264k | $264k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $343k | $343k | 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 IT'SUGAR across various culture dimensions.
IT'SUGAR PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is IT'SUGAR address?
IT'SUGAR location is at 201 E Las Olas Blvd
Who is the CEO of IT'SUGAR?
IT'SUGAR CEO is Jeff Rubin, their score by employees is 62
What is IT'SUGAR eNPS?
The eNPS for IT'SUGAR is -24
What is the salary for Director of Sales in IT'SUGAR?
Director of Sales average salary in the US is 195k
What are the salaries in the Finance in IT'SUGAR?
The average salaries for Finance in IT'SUGAR is 73k