Question 1

Do workers at Famous Dave's get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
71% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.

Question 2

Does Famous Dave's pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
81% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 3

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Famous Dave's?

Accepted Answer

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
83% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Question 4

Do people get paid time off at Famous Dave's?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
80% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Question 5

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Accepted Answer

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

81% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
19% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 6

Do workers at Famous Dave's worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
54% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.

Question 7

Do Famous Dave's workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
80% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.

Question 8

How easy is it for Famous Dave's workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 9

How easy is it to get time off at Famous Dave's?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to get time off.
46% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 10

Do Famous Dave's managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
73% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 11

Do jobs at Famous Dave's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
19% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 12

How easy is it to take sick days at Famous Dave's?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 13

Do people at Famous Dave's feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
79% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 14

Do people at Famous Dave's get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
50% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.

Question 15

Is it stressful to work at Famous Dave's?

Accepted Answer

Some people feel stressed here.
53% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 16

Do people at Famous Dave's enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Most people enjoy their job.
86% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 17

Do people at Famous Dave's recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 18

Do people get enough training when they start at Famous Dave's?

Accepted Answer

Most people got enough training when they started.
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 19

Do people get support to advance at Famous Dave's?

Accepted Answer

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 80% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 20

Do people think Famous Dave's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
53% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 21

Do workers feel well informed about how Famous Dave's is doing?

Accepted Answer

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Famous Dave's

Line Cook

Line Cook

Line Cook

Line Cook

Line Cook

Line Cook

Host / Hostess

Host / Hostess

Server

Server

Bartender

Bartender

Prep Cook - Evening Availability

Prep Cook - Evening Availability

Host / Hostess

Host / Hostess

Host / Hostess

Host / Hostess

Prep Cook (4 PM to 10:30 PM)

Prep Cook (4 PM to 10:30 PM)

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Server

Server

Prep Cook - Evening Availability

Prep Cook - Evening Availability

Cashier

Cashier

Host

Host

Carside / Take Out Specialist

Carside / Take Out Specialist

Host

Host

Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager

Line Cook

Line Cook

Line Cook - Evening Availability Required

Line Cook - Evening Availability Required

Line Cook

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Pay

Most people don’t get paid breaks

Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick

The job rarely spills into unpaid time

Benefits

Part-timers don’t get paid time off

People don’t get paid time off

Hours and flexibility

Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Some people worry about their hours

Most people can choose their shifts

Workplace

Most people feel treated with respect

Only some people get breaks without interruption

Some people are stressed

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