Hamburgers

Carl's Jr.

Franklin, TN · Founded 1966 · CSJR

Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC offers franchises for the development and operation of Carl's Jr. Restaurants, which are quick service restaurants featuring charbroiled 100% Black Angus Thickburger sandwiches, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, and other quick serve menu items.

2026 Franchise 500
#229
1,064
units (2025)
year over year

Units by Year

1,069
2023
1,069
2024
1,064
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$1,816,500 – $3,304,700
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$25,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
6%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

royalty fee

Leadership

  • Albert J. Fioravanti

    Independent Manager

  • Leonard Padula

    Independent Manager

  • Iwona Alter

    Brand President

  • Jeff Roberts

    Vice President – Franchise Operations

  • Joe Guith

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Danton Nolan

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Kerry Olson

    Chief Legal Officer

  • Mauricio Sirgo

    Chief Supply Chain Officer

  • Ben Halliwell

    Chief Commercial Officer

  • James Damle

    Senior Vice President – Finance

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
933
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
1
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
41 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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