# Carl's Jr. - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/carls-jr
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


Fast-food restaurant chain known for charbroiled burgers

Fast-food restaurant chain known for charbroiled burgers

## Chain facts

- Founded: 1941
- Headquarters: Franklin, Tennessee
- Segment: burger
- Parent company: CKE Restaurants

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 886 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 893 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 904 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 920 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 903 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 2100000 — FDD
- 2024 royalty rate: 4 — FDD
- 2024 us unit count: 941 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 unit count: 1100 — Company reports
- 2024 system sales: 1800000000 — Industry reports
- 2024 auv: 1300000 — Franchise analysis
- 2024 franchise fee: 35000 — FDD
- 2024 initial investment min: 1350000 — FDD
- 2025 us unit count: 951 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 1100 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 90 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 drive thru seconds: 368 — QSR Pro estimates

[Carl's Jr. franchise cost guide](https://qsr.pro/franchise-costs/carls-jr)