Carl’s Jr.
We operate quick service restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at traditional locations. Our menu centers on charbroiled 100% Black Angus Thickburger sandwiches, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Made from Scratch Biscuits, and other quick-serve items. In some locations, we also offer Green Burrito Mexican food items as part of a dual concept restaurant. We serve customers looking for convenient, made-to-order meals in a fast-service restaurant setting. Our business is built around dine-in, takeout, and drive-thru style restaurant operations in competitive local markets.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEONed Lyerly, Jr.
- Headquarters6700 Tower Circle, Franklin, TN, 37067
- Year founded1966
- Year started franchising1984
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open1121 (-32 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$1,585,000 - $2,143,000
- Franchise fee$35,000
- Royalty4% of Gross Sales (3)
- Brand fundAn advertising and promotion obligation (“APO”) in an amount set forth in your Franchise Agreement. The APO will be up to 7% of Gross Sales. Currently, the APO is 6% of Gross Sales (4)
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Fast Food industry:
Fast food franchises are a staple of the food industry, offering quick and convenient dining options. This sector is highly competitive but offers significant potential for high-volume sales.
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2019-05-06
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Location data
| Total locations | 1121 |
| Franchise locations | 1072 |
| Corporate locations | 49 |
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