Companies That Hire Teens

Here is a list of US-based companies that hire teenagers, along with details like range of wages offered, potential for benefits, etc.  We’re always adding more to this list, and so we’re always open to suggestions!

Company NameClassificationNumber of US LocationsUS RegionApproximate Starting
Wage
Benefits?Notes
7-Eleven
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Convenience Store8,700International$8.57HS Diploma or equivalent Required
A&W
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Food Service1,100+International$9.39Must turn application in to the location
Abercrombie & FitchClothing Retail155International$7.81Must get an application code from a manager to submit online applications. Must be 18 or Older
AeropostaleClothing Retal992Nationwide$8.14Full Time Employees onlyMust be 18 or older
AMC Theatre
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Theater300+NationwideMin. State Requirement
Applebee's
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Food Service1,500+International$4.10 (server)Starting Wage Does not include tips so wage will vary
Arby'sFast Food3,000+International$8.00-$9.00Experienced Fast Food workers may make up to $12.00/hr
Babies R Us
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Retail250International$8.24YesThis Co. has student internships avail. http://www.toysrusinc.com/careers/student-programs/
Barnes & Noble
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Retail797Nationwide$8.00
Baskin RobbinsIce Cream2,800+International$8.10
Ben & Jerry's
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Ice Cream242International$9.07Yes- Includes Health Club and 3 free pints a day!
Best Buy
Retail1,968International$8.74Yes-Full time
Best Western
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Hospitality4,000+International$8.52Can move up in the company or open your own hotel
Big Lots
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Retail1,500+Nationwide$9.00-$10.00Yes-Part and Full Time Employees
BlimpieFast Food622Nationwide$8.80
Bojangles
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Fast Food588South$7.49Yes-Including Scholarships
Boston Market
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Fast Food450+Nationwide$7.91Starts at hourly shift Manager Level
Brinker International
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Food Service1,600+International$10.24 (line cook)After 1 year employement with 30 hours week
Bruegger's Bagels
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Food Service300+Nationwide$8.50
Burger KingFast Food7,436International$8.00The starting wage is under dispute right now
Captain D'sFood Service675South$7.49
Carl's Jr.
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Fast Food1185International$10.00Yes
Carmike Cinemas
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Theater276Nationwide$7.26The theatres target mid-sized non-urban communities
Casey's General Stores
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Convenience Store1,749Midwest$8.40Yes-Full time Employees
CatoRetailMust be 18 years or older to work there.
Chick-Fil-AFast Food1,775Nationwide$8.12
Chuck E. Cheese
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Food Service500+International$7.45
Cinemark
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Theater332International$7.61
Circle KConvenience Store3,300+International$7.90
Claire's
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Retail1,619International$7.75
Clarion Hotel
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HospitalityYes-After working 1 monthMust be 18 years old to work here
Classic Party RentalsService3,245Nationwide$16.83
Cold Stone CreameryIce Cream1,455International$8.65
Country Inn & Suites
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Hospitality471International$8.50
Cousin's Subs
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Fast Food130South$8.00-$9.00
Cracker BarrelFood Service600+Nationwide$8.00yes
CVS
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Pharmacy7,505Nationwide$7.41
Dairy QueenFast Food6,000+International$7.75
Darden Restaurants
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Food Service1,500Nationwide$12(manager training)
Denny's
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Food Service2017International$5.03(server)
Dick's Sporting Goods
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Retail500+Nationwide$8.39
Dillard's
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Retail302Nationwide$10.73
Dollar General
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Retail11,000Nationwide$7.71
Dollar Tree
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Retail4,500+International$7.11
Domino's Pizza
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Pizza5,000International$7.54(driver)
Dunkin' Donuts
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Fast Food7,015International$7.94
Expert Cleaning ServicesService105InternationalThere is not a lot of info on this company.
Food LionGrocery1,300South$7.79Yes-Subject to eligabilityAlso in the Midwest
Foot LockerView ApplicationRetail1,171International$7.30
Fuddruckers
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Food Service180+International$8.34
Gamestop
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Retail4,434International$7.82
Hampton Inn & SuitesHospitality1,900+International$8.75
Hannaford
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Grocery170Northeast$7.40
Hardee's
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Fast Food1,900International$7.33Yes depending on Franchise Owner
Harris Teeter
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Grocery220+South$8.58
Hickory Farms
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Retail5499International$8.56
Holiday Inn
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Hospitality3,223International$8.80
HollisterRetail486International$7.63(model)Must speak with a Manager before applying online
Home Depot
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Retail2,200International$7.92
IHOP
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Food Service1,560International$4.20(server)
In-N-Out Burgers
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Fast Food301West$11.00
Jack in the Box
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Fast Food2,886Nationwide$7.37
Jamba Juice
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Ice Cream752International$8.22
JC Penney
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Retail1,100Nationwide$8.53
Jiffy LubeService1,700+International$8.76
K-Mart
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Retail1,305International$7.63
KFC
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Fast Food14,000International$7.63
Kohl's
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Retail1,200Nationwide$7.98
Kroger
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Grocery2,640South$7.24yes
Levi's
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Retail2,800International$8.67
LGC Hospitality Staffing
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HospitalityNortheast$9
Lil Ceasars
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Pizza3,600+International$7.57
Long John Silver'sFast Food1,265International$7.05
Lowes Foods
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Grocery100+South$7.81
Lowe's Home Improvement
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Retail1,830+International$8.74Yes-Full Time and 90 days employement
Macy's
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Retail800International$7.55yes
Merry Maids
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Service1,351International$8.95
Michael's
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Retail1,100+International$8.08
Nike Store
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Retail33International$9.34yesThey have over 177 factory locations in the US
Outback Steakhouse
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Food Service767Nationwide$3.78(server)
Panera Bread
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Fast Food1,818International$8.35
Papa John's Pizza
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Pizza3,200International$7.11
PETCO
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Retail1,000International$8.72
PetSmart
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Retail1,145International$8.43
Pizza Hut
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Food Service7,355International$7.86
Popeyes
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Fast Food2,000+International$8.02
Publix
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Grocery1,000+South$8.78
Quiznos
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Fast Food2,137International$7.68
Red Lobster
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Food Service700+International$8.66(hostess)
Red Robin
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Food Service460Nationwide$5.28(server)yes
Rita's Italian IceIce Cream560Nationwide$7.99Must apply in person
Ruby Tuesday
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Food Service800International$3.34
Rue 21
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Retail1,000International$7.91
Safeway
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Grocery1,300Nationwide$8.44yes
Sears
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Retail1,320International$8.08
SheratonHospitalityInternational$16.83
Sheetz
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Convenience Store437South8.75(2011)
Shoney's
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Food Service1,400+South$7.50(cook)South and Northeast Locations
Smoothie King
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Ice Cream549International$7.61
Sonic Drive-In
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Fast Food3,500+International$7.29
Stanley Steemer
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Service300+Nationwide$8.00
Staples
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Retail1,846International$7.62
StarbucksFast Food11,100International$9.00
Steak n Shake
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Fast Food512International$7.80
Subway
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Fast Food23,336International$7.80
Taco Bell
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Fast Food6,000International$7.79
Taco TimeFast Food300+International$9.77
Target
Retail1,000+International$8.41
TGI Fridays
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Food Service280International$4.70(server)Yes-Plus they have a traveling/work program
The Fresh Market
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Grocery150+Nationwide$8.05after 60 days employment and 30 hours a week
TJX Stores
Retail3,215International$7.80
Toys "R" UsRetail715International$8.08
Travel Centers of America
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Service165Nationwide$16
Tru GreenService60Nationwide$12.50HS Diploma and some must be 21 years of age
Urban Outfitters
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Retail1,400International$8.77-$9.43Must be 18 years unless prohibited by law
UPS
Service4,700Nationwide$9.91-$11.31Must be 18 years or have HS diploma
Wal-Mart
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Retail11,000International$8.55
Walgreens
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Pharmacy8,295International$8.37Yes
Wendy's
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Fast Food6,560International$7.72
White Castle
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Fast Food400+Midwest$7.71YesThere are locations in the Northeast as well
Whole Foods
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Grocery1,200+International$9.81Yes-Must work 20+ hours a week
Winn Dixie
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Grocery548South$8.11Yes- Not as many with part time, but still available
Zaxby's
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Food Service581South$7.00

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