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Carl's Jr.

Burgers

Fast-food restaurant chain known for charbroiled burgers

Headquarters
Franklin, Tennessee
Founded
1941
Ownership
private
Website
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Parent Company: CKE Restaurants

Key Metrics (2024)

Unit Count
1,100
Average Unit Volume
$1.30M
System Sales
$1.80B

Detailed Metrics

2024

Average Unit Volume
Source: Franchise analysis
$1.30M
Franchise Fee
Source: FDD
$35K
Initial Investment (Max)
Source: FDD
$2.10M
Initial Investment (Min)
Source: FDD
$1.35M
Royalty Rate
Source: FDD
4%
System Sales
Source: Industry reports
$1.80B
Unit Count
Source: Company reports
1,100

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