Carl's Jr vs Rally's Hamburgers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Carl's Jr vs Rally's Hamburgers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
Rally's Hamburgers Franchise
Investment $1,603,000 - $2,168,000$254,000 - $1,431,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 4%4%
Advertising Fee 6%4.5%
Year Founded 19451985
Year Franchised 19840
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
Rally's Hamburgers Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business
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    Financing Options
     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    Rally's Hamburgers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    Rally's Hamburgers Franchise
    Training Available at franchisee's location, 12 weeks of management training & at grand opening-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    Rally's Hamburgers Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Carl's Jr

    Carl's Jr. is known all through the Western U.S. as the place to go for premium quality burgers, specifically its 100% Angus hamburger Six Dollar Burger line.

    At Hardee's® and Carl's Jr.® our brand sets us apart from the competition. Our advertisements are created to be so bold and memorable that they've been known to crash internet video servers. Our taglines deliver bold statements and our visuals are designed to keep viewers wanting more. EAT LIKE YOU MEAN IT.

    Hardee's® and Carl's Jr.® have a strong track record of successfully developing new premium products to lead the category in taste, quality, and innovation. As an industry leader, we have consistently out-delivered all other quick-service restaurants in product development since our founding. Staying on top requires that we continue to lead the way in the products we serve through taste, quality, and innovation.


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    #100 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #202 in Franchise 500 for 2021.




    About Rally's Hamburgers

    As one of the country’s most recognized brands, Checkers & Rally's is an industry leader with over 30 years of experience and more than 800 restaurants. Our guests' love for our bold flavored and seared burgers, indulgent milkshakes, and Famous Seasoned Fries is driving us to expand in new cities and develop in existing markets across the country. We continue to accelerate with unprecedented growth. Because we put our franchisees first, you can enjoy a business made to last. Come grow with us and learn how we’ve got our franchisees back!

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Rallys Restaurant (excluding real estate and related costs) is: $780,000 to $1,431,000 for a new modular design single drive-thru restaurant; $320,500 to $787,000 for a site built, conversion or used modular drive-thru restaurant; $259,700 to $648,000 for an endcap strip-center and gas/convenience restaurant; and $254,000 to $514,000 for a Non-Traditional, Walmart or in-line restaurant in a high-density market. This includes $10,000 to $50,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate, plus $10,000 for each additional restaurant that you agree to develop under a development agreement.

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    #11 in Gator's Top franchises.
    In Franchise Business Reviews Top 200.