Carl's Jr Franchise

Hamburgers & chicken sandwiches

Carl’s Jr.® is known throughout the Western U.S. as the place to go for premium quality burgers, in particular its 100% Angus™ beef Six Dollar Burger™ line. Want to spice things up? Check out Carl’s Jr.’s dual-branded restaurants, featuring Mexican fare from Green Burrito®.

When you become a Carl's Jr.® franchisee, you're teaming up with one of the largest, most experienced restaurant companies around. CKE Restaurants has a coast-to-coast presence with more than 3,200 restaurants and a solid track record in quick-service restaurant experience.

Carl's Jr. restaurants have been a well-established West Coast favorite for more than 60 years. Hardee's is known for its strong heritage and popular line of 100% Angus beef Thickburgers™. La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill excels in serving fresh, quality Mexican recipes in a fast-casual contemporary setting. Put them all together and you'll find plenty of potential for growth and success.

All three of our brands are now expanding, which adds up to a healthy opportunity for the right entrepreneur. We are a supportive business partner dedicated to our franchisees' success. So if you have the ability to manage both people and finances, we invite you to explore the possibilities with each of our brands.

Please Note: The operators of Carl's Jr, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Carl's Jr website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Carl's Jr franchise?

Total Investment: $783,000-$1,200,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: Varies

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Carl's Jr News

Cke Restaurants, Inc. Regards Food Safety As Its Number One Priority
In response to questions from guests and investors, CKE Restaurants, Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr.(R) and Hardee's(R) restaurant chains, announced today that it has not purchased any of the meat from Hallmark Meat Packing or Westland Meat Co. that has been implicated in the recently-ann... more

Carl's Jr.(r) Honors Founders By Awarding $60,000 In Scholarships
Carl's Jr.(R) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2008 Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship are now available online at http://www.carlsjr.com/promotions. The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2008. As a young married couple in 1941, Carl N. and Margaret ... more

Carl's Jr.(r) Goes Retro With New Patty Melt Burger
Beginning today, Carl's Jr.(R) goes back to the future with the introduction of its new Patty Melt Burger. The new Patty Melt Burger at Carl's Jr. will be made the old-fashioned way, just like a classic diner-style patty melt, with a charbroiled beef patty that is smothered with grilled onio... more

Carl's Jr.(r) Restaurants Enter Malaysia
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today that Carl's Jr.(R), one of its subsidiary hamburger chains, has opened its first flagship restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The franchise restaurant opened on Monday, July 23 and is the fifth of 25 that will be opened over the next six y... more

Sliced Turkey Makes Its Carl's Jr. Debut On The New Breakfast Club Sandwich(tm)
Carl's Jr.(R) has built its early morning following over the past few years with innovative fare such as the diner plate breakfast on a bun -- the Breakfast Burger(TM) -- and a line of tasty breakfast burritos that would make any night owl set his alarm. Beginning today, Carl's Jr. announces... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Carl's Jr open? 1945
When did Carl's Jr start franchising? 1984

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	580	0	60	426
2004	0	0	0	0
2003	508	0	50	442
2002	493	0	46	438
2001	384	0	37	757

Expansion Plans

United States: South West, West,

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Training
Available at franchisee's location, 12 weeks of management training & at grand opening

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business

• Chicken/Wings Franchise Opportunities
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• Hamburgers/Hot Dogs Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $500K to $1 Million

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