Welcome to WKS

You're a part of something big

WKS Restaurant Group is home to five beloved brands, including Krispy Kreme. We span across the country and hope you will find yourself at home.

Getting Started

As a new team member of WKS, you’ll need to fill out some paperwork.

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What's it like working for WKS?

Every new employee gets the chance to watch the onboarding video with the hope of helping them see they are a part of something bigger.

Key Dates

Date Event
Monday, 7/15 Official transition day to WKS

Onboarding can begin.

Visit TalentReef to get the process started.
Wednesday, 7/18 Benefits Enrollment begins
Friday, 8/2 First paycheck received from WKS

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can I contact for Human resources questions?

When in doubt, reach out to the Human Resources department at HR@wksusa.com for answers to your questions.
For questions about… Reach out to…
Employee relations

Policy questions

Termination authorizations

Talentreef

 Human Resources

HR@wksusa.com

562-452-4686
Generic benefits questions MyWKSBenefits@benefitfocus.com

866-969-0553

or benefits@wksusa.com
WKS benefits programs

Leave of Absence Questions

 Sandy Thibodeaux, Benefits Specialist

sandy.thibodeaux@wksusa.com

657-777-4225

When can I start applying with WKS Krispy Kreme?

Now!

Start here

When do I need to complete my onboarding forms?

Once you have applied and are notified that you are hired, you should complete
all onboarding forms (policy acknowledgments, WOTC, etc.) by your first day of work.

The I-9 should NOT be filled out until Monday, July 15, and needs to be completed on your first day.

Acceptable documents for the I-9 form

While filling out the I-9 form, you will need to provide one of the following documents:

  • US Passport
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • Driver’s License or State ID or School ID
    and one of the following:

    • U.S Social Security Card or Certification of Birth

I’m on leave during the application window, what should I do?

You will be contacted by Human Resources to arrange for onboarding.

How much will I get paid?

You will be onboarded with the same rate of pay as you currently have.

Will I keep my seniority, even though we’re starting as new employees?

Yes, WKS Krispy Kreme will honor the seniority date you have with Kreme Works, LLC.

Will I be subject to a background check?

District leaders, General Managers, Assistant Managers, and Shift Leaders will receive criminal and civil background checks.

District leaders will also receive a DMV background check.

When will I get my first paycheck from WKS Krispy Kreme?

Your first WKS Krispy Kreme employee paycheck will be on Friday, August 2nd. This will include hours worked from 7/15/2024 through 7/28/2024

Will I be able to continue using my Pay Card?

No, the pay card program will not be available with WKS Krispy Kreme. We offer direct deposit or Wisely Pay Cards.

Do we receive paid holidays?

Yes! Assistant Managers and Shift Leaders receive three paid holidays per year.

General Managers and District Leaders get six paid holidays per year!

Who provides medical insurance?

The insurance carrier that we currently have available for all full-time eligible employees is HealthComp.

What health benefits are offered?

Benefit-eligible employees will be offered medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Who is eligible for benefits?

All full-time employees.

Some part-time employees are eligible if they meet the following criteria (as defined by the Affordable Care Act):

  • Employees that average 30+ hours a week within the measurement period
  • The measurement period begins on the first of the month following their hire date
  • The measurement period last for 12 months

The hours are tracked in the payroll system (ADP) and the Benefits team is notified of this event monthly.

Team members who are not working enough hours will lose coverage after their stability period.

How do I complete my benefits enrollment?

Login to the BenefitFocus Enrollment system to begin the enrollment process.

  • Online Enrollment: BenefitFocus New Hire Job-Aid Instructions (24/7)
  • Mobile App: Benefitplace (24/7); Company Code: MyWKSBenefits
  • Phone: Benefits Service Center (M-F 8am-8pm EST): 1-866-696-0553

How do I login to ADP?

View these instructions for registering with ADP.

When do benefits begin?

Currently, enrolled team members who are full-time with Kreme Works benefits will be eligible to participate in WKS benefits on August 1, 2024, with no lapse in coverage.

For new hires, the benefits will not begin until the 1st of the month following 30 days from their employment date.

How do I enroll in the 401k plan?

To be eligible for the 401k, you must be 21 years old and have worked for at least one year. Seniority includes time before WKS acquired your location.

Visit Tri-Ad to begin registration.

What if I need to rollover funds from another 401K plan?

First, register for your 401k at Tri-Ad.

Next, contact Tri-Ad at 877-690-4015 to notify them of the rollover.

Then, call your former employer or plan administrator and request distribution forms. On your forms,  indicate a “direct rollover” and request that the check is made payable to Charles Schwab Bank.

When you receive the check, send it to TRI-AD for the deposit along with your TRI-AD rollover form. The roll over form can be found in ADP under the Resources/Forms Library/PS/Forms folder.

Where can I find the team member orientation?

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Where else does WKS operate?

Check out the map below to see all our locations.

Krispy Kreme #636 Tempe – Baseline
El Pollo Loco #3976 – Reseda – Reseda
El Pollo Loco #3970 – Lake Forest – Lake Forest
El Pollo Loco #3969 – Costa Mesa – Harbor
Krispy Kreme #647 Roseville – Stanford
Krispy Kreme #903 Vancouver – Andresen
Krispy Kreme #902 Tacoma – Tacoma Mall
Krispy Kreme #901 Happy Valley – 82nd
Krispy Kreme #900 Beaverton – Cornell
Krispy Kreme #898 Seattle – Aurora
Krispy Kreme #899 Seattle – 1st
Krispy Kreme #897 Spokane – Indiana
Krispy Kreme #896 Issaquah – Lake Sammamish
Krispy Kreme #572 Fort Collins – Mason
El Pollo Loco #3961 – Tucson – Landing
El Pollo Loco #3960 – Tucson – Ina
El Pollo Loco #3959 – Tucson – Broadway
Wendy’s #13631 Evansville – Hwy 41
El Pollo Loco #3953 – Lakewood – South
El Pollo Loco #3952 – Fullerton – Orangethorpe
El Pollo Loco #3951 – Chino Hills – Chino Hills
El Pollo Loco #3923 – San Diego – Palm
El Pollo Loco #3992 Chula Vista – H
Denny’s #2735 – Support Center
Wendy’s #13151 Los Angeles – Figueroa
Wendy’s #13146 McKinney – University
Wendy’s #10818 Eastvale – Limonite
Wendy’s #3622 Orange – Tustin
Wendy’s #10552 Seagoville – Malloy Bridge
Wendy’s #10570 Rowlett – Lakeview
Wendy’s #10650 McKinney – State Hwy 121
Wendy’s #10651 Frisco – FM 423
Wendy’s #10774 Dallas – Audelia
Wendy’s #10836 Forney – US Highway 80
Wendy’s #11223 Frisco – Eldorado
Wendy’s #11224 Balch Springs – Lake June
Wendy’s #11493 Lucas – Lucas
Wendy’s #11546 Garland – Garland
Wendy’s #11747 Dallas – Short
Wendy’s #1791 Dallas – Central Expy
Wendy’s #1806 Farmers Branch – Lyndon B Johnson
Wendy’s #1894 Dallas – Preston
Wendy’s #2018 Richardson – Campbell
Wendy’s #2019 Dallas – Northeast
Wendy’s #2041 Plano – Spring Creek
Wendy’s #2101 Carrollton – Trinity Mills
Wendy’s #2169 Garland – Lavon
Wendy’s #2248 Rockwall – Ridge
Wendy’s #2415 Dallas – Marsh
Wendy’s #4591 Mesquite – Belt Line
Wendy’s #5405 Plano – Coit
Wendy’s #5502 Plano – Park
Wendy’s #5530 Allen – McDermott
Wendy’s #7754 Richardson – Custer
Wendy’s #7756 Frisco – Preston
Wendy’s #7757 Mesquite – Gross
Wendy’s #7848 Waxahachie – Hwy 287 Byp
Wendy’s #7971 Dallas – Beckley
Wendy’s #8263 McKinney – Eldorado
Wendy’s #8277 The Colony – State Hwy 121
Wendy’s #8533 Garland – Interstate 30
Wendy’s #8604 Dallas – Marsh
Wendy’s #8605 Rowlett – Lakeview
Wendy’s #8977 Richardson – Belt Line
Wendy’s #9059 Ennis – Ennis
Wendy’s #9332 Frisco – Preston
Wendy’s #9398 Garland – Garland
Wendy’s #9410 Dallas – Spring Valley
Wendy’s #9412 Wylie – Kirby
Wendy’s #9780 Dallas – Kiest
Wendy’s #10504 Murphy – FM 544
Wendy’s #30 Dallas – Lemmon
Wendy’s #36 Dallas – Buckner
Wendy’s #302 Dallas – Harry Hines
Wendy’s #1094 Desoto – Pleasant Run
Wendy’s #1207 Dallas – Jim Miller
Wendy’s #1393 Plano – Custer
Wendy’s #11816 Allen – Stacy
Wendy’s #11940 Frisco – FM 423
Krispy Kreme #635 Colorado Springs – Carefree
Krispy Kreme #633 West Valley City – South West
Krispy Kreme #632 Tucson – Irvington
Krispy Kreme #766 Rohnert Park – Redwood
Krispy Kreme #765 Santa Clara – Mission College
Krispy Kreme #764 Fremont – Pacific Commons
Krispy Kreme #763 San Jose – Curtner
Krispy Kreme #762 Daly City – Sullivan
Krispy Kreme #761 Mountain View – Leghorn
Krispy Kreme #760 Union City – Dyer
Krispy Kreme #414 Sparks – Los Altos
El Pollo Loco #3888 Victorville – Palmdale
El Pollo Loco #3887 Lancaster – Valley Central
Denny’s #7971 Kingman – Andy Devine
Wendy’s #11311 Dale – Conner
Wendy’s #4085 Washington – National
Wendy’s #5145 Tell City – Hwy 66
Wendy’s #5783 Huntingburg – Main
Wendy’s #7720 Rockport – State Rd 161
Wendy’s #7685 Owensboro – Route 54
Wendy’s #8368 Ferdinand – Main
Wendy’s #9603 Owensboro – Fredrica
Wendy’s #11256 Leitchfield – Main
Wendy’s #4308 Central City – 2nd
Wendy’s #7893 Beaver Dam – Hwy 231
Wendy’s #3992 Evansville – Saint Joseph
Wendy’s #2749 Evansville – Lincoln
Wendy’s #2832 Henderson – Hwy 41
Wendy’s #8383 Henderson – Green
Wendy’s #11265 Evansville – Burkhart
Wendy’s #2907 Terre Haute – Hwy 41
Wendy’s #2959 Terre Haute – Wabash
Wendy’s #3021 Terre Haute – 3rd
Wendy’s #3499 Princeton – Broadway
Wendy’s #3826 Terre Haute – Lafayette
Wendy’s #4440 Newburgh – Route 66
Wendy’s #5604 Haubstadt – 1250
Wendy’s #3873 Bedford – 16th
Wendy’s #4456 Greencastle – Indianapolis
Wendy’s #4477 Linton – A
Wendy’s #9218 Mitchell – State Rd 37
Wendy’s #11099 Jasper – Newton
Wendy’s #13140 Aliso Viejo – La Paz
Krispy Kreme #778 Glendale – Bell
Denny’s #7569 Los Angeles – Figueroa
Wendy’s #12945 El Centro – Imperial
Wendy’s #844 Long Beach – Bellflower
Wendy’s #8419 Cypress – Corporate
Krispy Kreme #411 Thornton – 120th
Krispy Kreme #409 Lone Tree – Parkway
Krispy Kreme #408 Las Vegas – Craig
Krispy Kreme #407 Las Vegas – Eastern
Krispy Kreme #404 Las Vegas – Spring Mtn
Wendy’s #3950 Brazil – National
WKS 2735 Support Center
Wendy’s #9086 Los Angeles – La Tijera
Wendy’s #12804 Newport Beach – Birch
Wendy’s #9847 Reseda – Sherman
Wendy’s #9860 Murrieta – Murrieta Hot Springs
Wendy’s #9833 San Diego – Craftsman
Wendy’s #9837 Northridge – Devonshire
Wendy’s #9845 Van Nuys – Sherman
Wendy’s #9061 San Diego – Scripps Poway
Wendy’s #9076 Oceanside – Plaza
Wendy’s #9612 Chula Vista – Eastlake
Wendy’s #8823 Ramona – Main
Wendy’s #8824 Burbank – Victory
Wendy’s #8834 Oxnard – Rose
Wendy’s #8820 San Diego – Navajo
Wendy’s #8821 Panorama City – Roscoe
Wendy’s #8065 Santa Maria – Bradley
Wendy’s #8407 Oceanside – Mission
Wendy’s #7682 Westlake – Lindero Canyon
Wendy’s #8047 Paso Robles – Niblick
Wendy’s #5505 Escondido – Valley
Wendy’s #5564 Camarillo – Ventura
Wendy’s #5616 San Diego – Rio San Diego
Wendy’s #4547 Port Hueneme – Ventura
Wendy’s #4781 Escondido – El Norte
Wendy’s #5330 Temecula – Jefferson
Wendy’s #4403 Hollywood – Sunset
Wendy’s #4523 San Diego – Grand
Wendy’s #4074 San Diego – El Cajon
Wendy’s #4289 Van Nuys – Sepulveda
Wendy’s #3883 Ventura – Victoria
Wendy’s #3943 Newbury Park – Hillcrest
Wendy’s #4033 La Mesa – Campo
Wendy’s #3835 Encinitas – Encinitas
Wendy’s #3672 Santee – Mission Gorge
Wendy’s #3727 Camarillo – Arneill
Wendy’s #3785 Vista – Vista
Wendy’s #3570 Goleta – Hollister
Wendy’s #3662 San Diego – Camino Del Rio
Wendy’s #3667 Lompoc – H-Street
Wendy’s #3544 El Cajon – Jamacha
Wendy’s #3486 Los Angeles – Vermont
Wendy’s #3315 Ventura – Thompson
Wendy’s #3019 Chula Vista – E-Street
Wendy’s #3147 Simi Valley – Los Angeles
Wendy’s #2900 El Cajon – Broadway
Wendy’s #2979 San Diego – Convoy
Wendy’s #2995 San Diego – Midway
Wendy’s #10827 San Diego – Mission Gorge
Blaze Pizza #1016 Mission Viejo – The Shops
Krispy Kreme #775 Phoenix – Bell
Krispy Kreme #782 Concord – Diamond
Krispy Kreme #780 Brentwood – Sand Creek
Krispy Kreme #774 Phoenix – Indian School
Krispy Kreme #781 Roseville – Fairway
Krispy Kreme #779 Stockton – March
Krispy Kreme #772 Scottsdale – Shea
Krispy Kreme #792 Albuquerque – Coors
Krispy Kreme #773 Mesa – Main
Krispy Kreme #790 Albuquerque – Ellison
Krispy Kreme #791 Albuquerque – Wyoming
Krispy Kreme #859 Riverdale – Riverdale
Krispy Kreme #771 Mesa – Superstition Springs
Krispy Kreme #796 Sandy – South
Krispy Kreme #769 Logan – Main
Krispy Kreme #794 Orem – University
Krispy Kreme #789 Meridian – Eagle
Krispy Kreme #793 Layton – Main
Krispy Kreme #787 Fresno – Blackstone
Krispy Kreme #788 Santa Maria – Bradley
Krispy Kreme #777 Tucson – Broadway
Krispy Kreme #786 Sacramento – Florin
Krispy Kreme #776 Avondale – Dysart
Krispy Kreme #785 Bakersfield – Rosedale
Krispy Kreme #783 Vacaville – Monte Vista
Denny’s #9343 Mauston – Gateway
Denny’s #9513 Bloomington – Eldorado
Denny’s #9341 Wilson – Highway 128
Denny’s #9342 Tomah – McCoy
Denny’s #9210 Lake Saint Louis – Lake Saint Louis
Denny’s #9261 Palm Springs – 20th
Denny’s #9340 Brooklyn – Highway 21
Denny’s #8722 Culver City – Jefferson
Denny’s #8750 Saint Charles – 5th
Denny’s #8595 Gretna – Nebraska
Denny’s #8624 North Platte – Newberry
Denny’s #7701 Collinsville – Ramada
Denny’s #7757 Los Angeles – Crenshaw
Denny’s #7811 Claremont – Indian Hill
Denny’s #7596 Kingdom City – Gold
Denny’s #7522 O’Fallon – Hwy 50
Denny’s #7531 Perris – 4th
Denny’s #7567 North Pekin – Radio City
Denny’s #7247 Litchfield – Hudson
Denny’s #7395 Waterloo – Illinois Rt 3
Denny’s #7220 Glen Carbon – Junction
Denny’s #7246 Troy – Merlin
Denny’s #6816 Lake Elsinore – Grape
Denny’s #7063 Warrenton – Veterans Memorial
Denny’s #6635 Omaha – 84th
El Pollo Loco #3716 San Jose – Story
Denny’s #6001 Fontana – Valley
Denny’s #6291 Salem – Holiday
El Pollo Loco #3653 San Jose – Monterey
El Pollo Loco #3516 Santa Clara – El Camino Real
El Pollo Loco #3571 Gilroy – Chestnut
El Pollo Loco #3604 San Jose – Coleman
El Pollo Loco #3860 Chandler – Chandler
El Pollo Loco #3515 Sunnyvale – El Camino Real
El Pollo Loco #3857 Scottsdale – 64th
El Pollo Loco #3858 Glendale – Cactus
El Pollo Loco #3859 Avondale – McDowell
El Pollo Loco #3855 Scottsdale – Hayden
El Pollo Loco #3856 Phoenix – Ray
El Pollo Loco #3846 Long Beach – 2nd
El Pollo Loco #3854 Goodyear – McDowell
El Pollo Loco #3817 Watsonville – Main
El Pollo Loco #3809 Orem – University
El Pollo Loco #3826 Sandy – State
El Pollo Loco #3780 Bakersfield – Gosford
El Pollo Loco #3785 Los Angeles – Figueroa
El Pollo Loco #3786 Whittier – Carmenita
El Pollo Loco #3795 Wildomar – Clinton Keith
El Pollo Loco #3799 West Jordan – 7800 S
El Pollo Loco #3599 Peoria – Happy Valley
El Pollo Loco #3613 San Bernardino – Harriman
El Pollo Loco #3619 Tempe – AZ Mills Circle
El Pollo Loco #3652 Lehi – State
El Pollo Loco #3656 El Centro – Imperial
El Pollo Loco #3669 San Bernardino – Highland
El Pollo Loco #3670 Stanton – Beach
El Pollo Loco #3564 San Diego – Mira Mesa
El Pollo Loco #3565 San Diego – Genesee
El Pollo Loco #3566 Tempe – McClintock
El Pollo Loco #3578 Gilbert – Gilbert
El Pollo Loco #3584 Mesa – Dobson
El Pollo Loco #3593 Bakersfield – Coffee
El Pollo Loco #3594 Bakersfield – Mt Vernon
El Pollo Loco #3598 Buckeye – Watson
El Pollo Loco #3531 Los Angeles – Sepulveda
El Pollo Loco #3532 Granada Hills – Balboa
El Pollo Loco #3545 Long Beach – Anaheim
El Pollo Loco #3547 Lakewood – Carson
El Pollo Loco #3549 Fountain Valley – Warner
El Pollo Loco #3561 Glendale – Bell
El Pollo Loco #3562 El Cajon – Broadway
El Pollo Loco #3563 San Diego – Midway
El Pollo Loco #3494 Murrieta – Hot Springs
El Pollo Loco #3495 Perris – Nuevo
El Pollo Loco #3506 Colton – Mt Vernon
El Pollo Loco #3507 Los Angeles – Imperial
El Pollo Loco #3521 Temecula – Highway 79
El Pollo Loco #3525 Northridge – Nordhoff
El Pollo Loco #3528 Bell Gardens – Eastern
El Pollo Loco #3529 Harbor City – Pacific Coast
El Pollo Loco #3458 Newport Beach – Bristol
El Pollo Loco #3467 Sherman Oaks – Saugus
El Pollo Loco #3475 Bakersfield – California
El Pollo Loco #3476 Bakersfield – White
El Pollo Loco #3477 Lake Elsinore – Grape
El Pollo Loco #3488 Lakewood – 605
El Pollo Loco #3490 Lake Forest – Bake
El Pollo Loco #3214 Inglewood – Century
El Pollo Loco #3322 Los Alamitos – Cerritos
El Pollo Loco #3371 Bakersfield – Stockdale
El Pollo Loco #3392 Long Beach – Clark
El Pollo Loco #3448 Artesia – Pioneer
El Pollo Loco #3453 Fullerton – Euclid
Denny’s #9334 Portland – Hwy 181
Denny’s #9313 Silver City – Silver Hts
Denny’s #9304 Fairview – Hwy 96 N
Denny’s #9305 Franklin – S Nashville
Denny’s #9303 Jackson – San Pebble
Denny’s #9281 Riverdale – Riverdale
Denny’s #9282 Saratoga Springs – Redwood
Denny’s #9275 Spanish Fork – Kirby
Denny’s #9208 Clovis – Prince
Denny’s #8741 Hobbs – Lovington
Denny’s #8877 Las Cruces – Battan
Denny’s #8677 El Paso – Horizon
Denny’s #8695 Tuba City – Legacy
Denny’s #8675 Nephi – Main
Denny’s #8676 Salt Lake City – 900 W
Denny’s #8647 Lordsburg – Old Hwy 70
Denny’s #8664 Anthony – Mountain Pass
Denny’s #8674 Ft. Bliss – Pleasonton
Denny’s #8633 Edinburg – Monte Cristo
Denny’s #8644 Kingman – Andy Devine
Denny’s #8610 Tucumari – Mountain
Denny’s #8630 Springville – 1750 W
Denny’s #8589 Winslow – Transcon
Denny’s #8604 Great Falls – 31st
Denny’s #8568 West Haven – 2100 S
Denny’s #8573 Sioux Falls – Granite
Denny’s #8098 Jamestown – Giant Crossing
Denny’s #8113 Tillamook – Main
Denny’s #8561 Albuquerque – Avalon
Denny’s #7974 Prescott – Gail Gardner
Denny’s #7975 Flagstaff – Milton
Denny’s #7972 Alamogordo – White Sands
Denny’s #7973 Flagstaff – Lucky
Denny’s #7884 Albuquerque – San Antonio
Denny’s #7885 Los Lunas – Emilio Lopez
Denny’s #7723 Bernalillo – US 550
Denny’s #7677 Orem – State
Denny’s #7603 El Paso – Zaragosa
Denny’s #7482 Provo – Freedom
Denny’s #7478 Murray – 4500 S
Denny’s #7480 Salt Lake City – N Temple
Denny’s #7481 Midvale – 7200 S
Denny’s #7298 Truth or Consequences – Date
Denny’s #7434 Grants – Sidney
Denny’s #7437 Gallup – US 491
Denny’s #7256 Ruidoso Downs – Hwy 70
Denny’s #7157 El Paso – Montana
Denny’s #7170 Cortez – Main
Denny’s #7171 Farmington – Scott
Denny’s #7117 Raton – Clayton
Denny’s #7143 El Paso – Woodrow Bean
Denny’s #6914 Tucson – Broadway
Denny’s #6915 Tucson – Oracle
Denny’s #6944 El Paso – Montwood
Denny’s #6912 El Paso – Gateway West
Denny’s #6913 Tucson – Freeway
Denny’s #6909 El Paso – Dyer
Denny’s #6910 El Paso – Gateway East
Denny’s #6811 Salem – Market
Denny’s #6869 Page – Scenic View
Denny’s #6806 Portland – Stark
Denny’s #6807 The Dalles – 6th
Denny’s #6801 Portland – Center
Denny’s #6804 Portland – 82nd
Denny’s #6759 Corpus Christi – Hwy 77
Denny’s #6769 Fountain Hills – Shea
Denny’s #6800 Portland – Hassalo
Denny’s #6755 Cottonwood – Route 89A
Denny’s #6688 Payson – Beeline
Denny’s #6742 Green Valley – Frontage
Denny’s #6624 Show Low – White Mountain
Denny’s #6649 Gallup – Historical Hwy 66
Denny’s #6545 Camp Verde – Hwy 260
Denny’s #6226 San Antonio – Loop 410
Denny’s #6234 Roswell – Main
Denny’s #6236 Carlsbad – Pierce
Denny’s #6179 Corpus Christi – S Padre Island
Denny’s #6224 Victoria – Navarro
Denny’s #6177 Corpus Christi – I-37
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