Business Description

Over the last 60 years Carl's Jr. has built a reputation as America's premier burger chain, and is known as the place to go for big, juicy, delicious charbroiled burgers. Today, there are more than 1,100 Carl's Jr. restaurants worldwide, with more than 300 dual-branded Carl's Jr. / Green burrito restaurants. Carl's Jr. is focused on constant innovation and a desire to satisfy the tastes of young, hungry consumers through its premium menu and edgy, memorable advertising.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1941

Franchising Since:  1984

International Franchising Since:  1994

National Franchise Association:  IFA, CFA


Expansion Plans

Countries	Existing Units	Partners Wanted	Priority
Albania		Yes
Andorra		Yes
Austria		Yes
Belarus		Yes
Belgium		Yes	4
Bosnia & Herzegovina		Yes
Bulgaria		Yes
Croatia		Yes
Czech Republic		Yes
Denmark		Yes
Estonia		Yes
Finland		Yes
France		Yes
Germany		Yes	2
Greece		Yes
Hungary		Yes	7
Iceland		Yes
Ireland		Yes
Italy		Yes
Latvia		Yes
Lichtenstein		Yes
Lithuania		Yes
Luxembourg		Yes
Macedonia		Yes
Malta		Yes
Moldova		Yes
Monaco		Yes
Montenegro		Yes
Netherlands		Yes	9
Norway		Yes
Poland		Yes	5
Portugal		Yes	10
Romania		Yes	8
Russia	5F	Yes
Serbia		Yes
Slovakia		Yes
Spain		Yes	3
Sweden		Yes
Switzerland		Yes
Turkey		Yes	6
Ukraine		Yes
United Kingdom		Yes	1
USA	2051F / 985C	Yes

Operating Units:	Europe	USA
Franchised Units:	5	2051
Company-Owned Units:	0	985
New Master Franchises wanted in next 12 months :	2	N/A
New units Plan to open in the next 12 months :	N/A	65

Financial projections provided?

No

Financial Requirements

Investment: Master Franchises:
Minimum Net Worth:	N/A
Cash Investment:	N/A
Total Investment:	N/A
Average Total Investment:	N/A
Individual Operating Units:
Minimum Net Worth:	N/A
Cash Investment:	N/A
Total Investment:	N/A
Average Total Investment:	N/A
Others:   Area Developer, JV
Minimum Net Worth:	$7,500,000K
Cash Investment:	$2,500,000K
Total Investment:	$1,100,000K
Average Total Investment:	$1,100,000K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$35,000K
On-Going Royalty:				|	5%
Advertising Fee:				|	4%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 25 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,800

Space Needs (in square meter): 280

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	1
General Business Experience:	1
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	2
Conversant in English:	2
Conversant in Franchisor's Native Language:	2
Other:  QSR Background	2

International Agreements & Contract Terms
Types and frequency of agreements used to establish international franchises
	Frequency	Agreement Term	Renewal Term
Master Franchising / Regional Masters (sub-franchising permitted)	Never	0	0
Area Development Franchising (sub-franchising not permitted)	Most Often	20	10
Individual Operating Units	Never	0	0
Licensing	Never	0	0
Foreign Subsidiary	Never	0	0
Joint Venture With Foreign Company	Never	0	0
Other (please describe)	Never	0	0

Preferred type of relationship with a prospective franchise partner?

Support and Training
Size of Corporate Staff:	0
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Original Artwork, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, Marketing Research, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Training Program in the US	12 Weeks
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