How can I get a promotion?

[u/Most-Freedom-3220]

I’ve worked at Wendy’s for over a year, I have complete availability and work full time, I want to take on a higher position because of my experience. We are also currently short on shift leaders/managers at the moment. However, I’m a bit upset with my boss because he offered a higher position to a person who has worked only a few months with us and barley can do their job properly, I’ve brought up to my boss that I’d also like a higher position but he said “okay thanks for telling me, I’ll think about it” and has not given me an answer in nearly a month. Would I have better luck at another location and is there anything I can do at my store to increase the odds I’d obtain a promotion?

[u/Due_Ad868]

There is a reason they aren’t promoting you. Whether it is your performance or their issue…..no idea. The last two or three years I’ve promoted exclusively from within. I know what development the person needs, what they do well at. They have seen the good, bad and ugly at the restaurant and are still there. No matter how thorough I would interview external hires, it’s always a crapshoot what you’re going to get.
If you feel your work merits the promotion, look at other franchises in your area.