Carl’s Jr.
Food: Quick-Service Restaurants → Hamburgers
Own a Carl's Jr. Franchise
Serve chargrilled greatness in your community.
Revenue Potential$4,276,440from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units992from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Carl's Jr. is a globally recognized quick-service restaurant chain famous for its chargrilled burgers made fresh to order. Featuring a menu of 100% Angus beef burgers, spicy chicken sandwiches, hand-scooped ice cream shakes, and hearty breakfast options, the brand has built a loyal following. Operating alongside its sister brand Hardee's under the CKE Restaurants portfolio, Carl's Jr. leverages decades of industry expertise and a bold, flavor-forward identity to drive customer traffic and strong unit economics across its growing international footprint.
Availability
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Why choose
Franchisees gain access to a wide range of available international territories and countries, offering the rare chance to establish a proven powerhouse brand in untapped global markets. With over 1,100 domestic restaurants and a menu that commands repeat visits, the brand provides a solid foundation for scalable growth. The bold product lineup and widespread brand awareness allow new operators to quickly capture market share and build momentum in their chosen territories.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
$4,276,440
2026 FDD top performing unit
- Total investment
- $1,816,500–$3,304,700
- Franchise fee
- $25,000
- Cash Required
- $300,000
- Net worth
- $1,000,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
Carl's Jr. equips franchisees with comprehensive support from pre-opening through ongoing operations. The brand provides several structured training programs designed to get your team proficient in every aspect of the business. After opening, franchisees benefit from continued guidance and hands-on advice from dedicated representatives specializing in marketing, advertising, site selection, and development to ensure sustained success and growth.
Ideal candidate
Carl's Jr. is looking for entrepreneurs and investors with a passion for the brand and the financial foundation to develop restaurants in available international markets. The ideal candidate possesses strong operational focus, a commitment to delivering a premium quick-service experience, and the vision to grow the Carl's Jr. footprint in new, untapped global territories.