Carl's Jr

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 & Franchises Fees

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

Total Investment: $1,300,000-$1,900,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: Varies

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Carl's Jr News

Carl's Jr. Goes Italian With Parmesan Chicken Sandwich
Carl's Jr. restaurants has launched its newest creation: the Parmesan Chicken Sandwich. The new sandwich features a crispy breaded chicken fillet topped with melted cheese and smothered in authentic marinara sauce, all on a sesame seed bun. The Parmesan Chicken Sandwich, available for $3.99 ... more

China, Meet Carl ... Jr That Is
CKE Restaurants Inc. (NYSE:CKR - News) today announced the opening of its first Carl's Jr. restaurant in Shanghai, China. This marks the first of more than 100 Carl's Jr. units planned in the municipalities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Tianjin, and the provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangsu over ... more

Carl's Jr. Video Creator Promo Tops Viral Video Chart
Justine Ezarik might not be a household name, but the 25-year-old has a cable TV-size audience. The only difference: Ezarik's audience is on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Thanks to Google, she's also now part of Carl's Jr.'s effort rolling out this week to sell the Portobello Mus... more

Cke Restaurants Chief Considering Franchise Incentive
CKE Restaurants Inc., which owns or operates more than 3,100 restaurants, is talking with its franchisees about incentives to keep building Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants amid the deepening U.S. recession. "There's nervousness out there," Chief Executive Officer Andrew Pu... more

Cke Restaurants Enters Carl's Jr. Franchise Deal
CKE Restaurants Inc. said Tuesday that it entered a deal to open 72 Carl's Jr. restaurants in Dallas and Houston over the next nine years. The restaurant operator, which also runs Hardee's restaurants, said it signed a franchise development agreement with Star Foods Investors Group that i... 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

1 Other Franchises in this Family

• Hardee's

Related Franchise Categories

• Chicken/Wings Franchise Opportunities
• Fast Food Franchise Opportunities
• Hamburgers/Hot Dogs Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises Over $1 Million

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