Carl's Jr. (Travel Center Locations)
Food & Beverage Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)Company Information
Franchise Summary
Description
The franchised business being offered is Carl’s Jr. Restaurants, quick service restaurants offering a limited menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner products.
Company Background
Carl's Jr. is the second largest hamburger fast food chain in America, with more than 1,200 locations nationwide. Carl's Jr. has built its reputation on a menu of charbroiled burgers made with 100% Black Angus beef and hand-breaded chicken tenders (among other items).
Franchise Opportunity
The restaurant industry is ripe with competition, and it's important to stand out from the crowd. Carl's Jr. has a proven track record of providing quick service that customers love. We're committed to offering our guests only the highest quality ingredients prepared fresh in every restaurant location across the country. Our restaurants are designed for efficiency, so you can get your food fast and serve more customers quickly! This means increased profits for you! You'll also enjoy top-notch customer service from a dedicated team of employees who will make sure your needs are met every time you visit one of our locations.
Corporate Structure
The franchisor is Carl’s Jr. Restaurants LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, with its principal business address at 6700 Tower Circle, Suite 1000, Franklin, TN 37067. The brand began operating restaurants in 1966 through its predecessor, and its ultimate parent is CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
Earnings Transparency
This Franchise discloses far more about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry.
Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet
Financial Performance of "Standard" Units
Average Revenue Per Unit
Compared vs. Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Industry$1,477,460 / unit
Franchise Type: Standard
Average Revenue During 2021
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Distribution of Carl's Jr. (Travel Center Locations) Franchisees
Carl's Jr. (Travel Center Locations) Franchise System Development in 2025
FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own Carl's Jr. (Travel Center Locations) business?
Franchisees typically require at least $688,000 to $1,143,000 investment to get their Carl's Jr. (Travel Center Locations) business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Carl's Jr. (Travel Center Locations)?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $57,000 in fees directly to Carl's Jr. (Travel Center Locations) in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Carl's Jr. (Travel Center Locations) franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical Carl's Jr. (Travel Center Locations) business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual
Carl's Jr. (Travel Center Locations) unit is approximately
$1,477,460. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure
document
How long do I need to commit to running a Carl's Jr. (Travel Center Locations) unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
Carl's Jr. (Travel Center Locations) franchisees are typically required to sign up to a
20 year contract initially. The renewal length
is 10 years. You can of course exit early but
don’t expect to get any refund!
Accessibility
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$688,000 to $1,143,000
which is
Much Higher
than the $0 to $0 average in the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc
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