


Diverse employees at Johnny Rockets have rated Team, Retention, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Johnny Rockets have rated Team, Environment, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Johnny Rockets employees are -38% more likely to recommend Johnny Rockets as a great place to work
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Johnny Rockets is rated below average by 53 employees, across various culture dimensions. Johnny Rockets employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Johnny Rockets’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Johnny Rockets was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Johnny Rockets is rated D-
Last updated months ago
Johnny Rockets ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 45 Johnny Rockets employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Johnny Rockets improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
What did you like most about the interview process?They just need bodies.....no experience needed....but there's no structure....the manager says he's not a manager...just a friend of the owner
What makes you most happy at work?I'm just happy when i get to put in my 8 hours and after 3 or 4 days....my direct deposit looks right....but I need pay stubs
What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is nice....I kinda wish I knew Spanish....because the new hires barely speak English
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and understanding what's going on in the stores, checking on their employees, overall morale
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Leading and not being uptight
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Work gets busy and we do not get paid enough
Johnny Rockets is an American restaurant franchise whose themed decor is based upon 1950s diner-style restaurants.
When we put the words burgers, shakes and fries on the outside of our building it’s a commitment - not only to you, but to ourselves to always strive to serve the absolute best.
| Headquarter | Lake Forest, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.johnnyrockets.com |
| Founding Date | 1986 |
| Company Status | Private |
Johnny Rockets competitors include In-N-Out Burger, Hard Rock, and Shake Shack. Johnny Rockets ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Johnny Rockets compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

53 employees at Johnny Rockets have reviewed Johnny Rockets 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 53 Johnny Rockets employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Johnny Rockets are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Johnny Rockets, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Johnny Rockets are generally satisfied with their team. 53 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Johnny Rockets are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Johnny Rockets believe the environment at Johnny Rockets is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Johnny Rockets is extremely fast. About 60% of the employees at Johnny Rockets work 8 hours or less, while 24% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Johnny Rockets are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Johnny Rockets employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Johnny Rockets employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Johnny Rockets' KPIs and OKRs.
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. John Maguire’s employees rank Johnny Rockets in the Bottom 35% for Team, in the Bottom 30% for Environment, and in the Bottom 30% for Outlook. Maguire is generally unpopular with Johnny Rockets employees, but ranks especially low with Hispanic or Latino employees, and by Female employees and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Johnny Rockets’s competitors, John Maguire ranks below both Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti and Hard Rock CEO Hamish Dodds.
The Johnny Rockets Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO John Maguire, General Manager/ Marketing Director Tara OToole, and Sr. Vice President, Franchise Sales and Development Dave Eberle
John Maguire CEO / President
John Maguire serves as the CEO / President of Johnny Rockets.
Tara OToole General Manager/ Marketing Director
Tara OToole serves as the General Manager/ Marketing Director of Johnny Rockets.
Dave Eberle Sr. Vice President, Franchise Sales and Development
Dave Eberle serves as the Sr. Vice President, Franchise Sales and Development of Johnny Rockets.
Marc Abenoja Vice President International Operations
Marc Abenoja serves as the Vice President International Operations of Johnny Rockets.
Chaz Dunham Vice President of Operations
Chaz Dunham serves as the Vice President of Operations of Johnny Rockets.
Jim Kensinger Vice President Operations Services & Training
Jim Kensinger serves as the Vice President Operations Services & Training of Johnny Rockets.
Linda SanGiacomo VP Marketing, Brand Strategy & Innovation
Linda SanGiacomo serves as the VP Marketing, Brand Strategy & Innovation of Johnny Rockets.
Brett Babick VP Operations
Brett Babick serves as the VP Operations of Johnny Rockets.
Jason Sugarman VP Operations/Owner
Jason Sugarman serves as the VP Operations/Owner of Johnny Rockets.
How much do people at Johnny Rockets get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Johnny Rockets is $104,492, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,198, or $52 per hour.
At Johnny Rockets, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $241,711 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $37,000 annually. Average Johnny Rockets salaries by department include: Operations at $89,780, Design at $100,009, Customer Support at $58,563, and Marketing at $87,225. Half of Johnny Rockets salaries are above $110,198.
30 employees at Johnny Rockets rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 92 ratings) while 29 employees at Johnny Rockets rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $58k | $58k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $107k | $107k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $211k | $211k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $263k | $263k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $269k | $269k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Johnny Rockets score the company 51/100 across various culture categories, placing Johnny Rockets in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Johnny Rockets across various culture dimensions.
Johnny Rockets' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Johnny Rockets' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Johnny Rockets?
Johnny Rockets CEO is John Maguire, their score by employees is 45
What is Johnny Rockets eNPS?
The eNPS for Johnny Rockets is -38
What is the salary for Senior Marketing Manager in Johnny Rockets?
Senior Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 121k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Johnny Rockets?
The average salaries for Legal in Johnny Rockets is 242k
Who are Johnny Rockets competitors?
Johnny Rockets main competitors are In-N-Out Burger, Hard Rock, Shake Shack