my plan to make 150k a year from working at hungry jacks

[Adam lite]

Im 15 and am a crew member in hungry jacks and will be making 150k a year (uptu 200k with bonuses) by the time im 28

Stage 1: Crew Member (15–17)​

Goal: Build reputation + skills fast


What to focus on:

• Show up on time every shift (this matters more than people think)
• Learn ALL stations (register, grill, drive-thru, prep)
• Speed + accuracy under pressure
• Don’t get involved in drama
• Ask shift managers questions (but don’t be annoying about it)

What gets you promoted:

• Reliability > personality
• Being the “go-to” person during rushes

Target outcome:

• Become trainer / senior crew

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Stage 2: Shift Supervisor (16–19)​

Goal: First leadership role


You’ll need:

• Leadership training (usually internal)
• Confidence managing 3–10 staff
• Understanding KPIs (speed, waste, customer satisfaction)

Skills to build:

• Conflict handling (staff vs staff)
• Basic rostering
• Opening/closing store procedures
• Food safety responsibility

Income range:

• ~$55k–$70k depending on hours/penalties

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Stage 3: Assistant Manager → Store Manager (18–22)​

Goal: Run a full restaurant


This is where money starts to matter:

• Staff management (20–50 people)
• Profit & loss understanding (very important)
• Hiring/firing decisions
• Stock + cost control

Store Manager pay:

• ~$70k–$100k+ (with bonuses sometimes higher)

To stand out:

• Improve store performance metrics
• Reduce staff turnover
• Hit sales targets consistently

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Stage 4: Area / Operations Manager (22–30)​

Goal: Multiple stores


Now you’re managing managers.


Responsibilities:

• 5–15 stores
• Profit performance across locations
• Training store managers
• Fixing underperforming stores

Income:

• ~$110k–$150k+ (this is your target range)

This is the most realistic way to hit your $150k salary goal without owning a business.

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Stage 5: Franchise Owner (optional but highest ceiling)​

Hard truth:

• Requires significant capital (often $300k–$1M+ depending on store)
• Loans or investors usually needed

But upside:

• Can exceed $150k easily if store is successful
• Multiple stores = much higher income

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Key skills that actually matter (not school grades)​

• Leadership under pressure
• Communication (especially with older staff)
• Time management
• Basic maths (rostering, labour %)
• Emotional control in rush hours
• Consistency over years

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Common mistakes to avoid​

• Quitting too early (most people leave in 6–12 months)
• Only doing minimum work
• Refusing leadership roles because “it’s too stressful”
• Thinking promotions are automatic

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[zennn]

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