Carl's Jr vs Scores Restaurants Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
Scores Restaurants Franchise
Investment $1,603,000 - $2,168,000$537,000 - $737,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee 6%2%
Year Founded 19451995
Year Franchised 19841996
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
Scores Restaurants Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business
    		• To qualify, an individual or group must have a strong desire to own and operate the unit. Scores looks for owner - operators who are fully committed to the business and to making it a success, as well as an ability to relate well to employees, customers and the community. At Scores we are constantly seeking high caliber owner-operators with a background in food service driven businesses and a keen respect with and for the workings of a restaurant.

    Financing Options
     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    Scores Restaurants Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    Scores Restaurants Franchise
    Training Available at franchisee's location, 12 weeks of management training & at grand openingEight to twelve weeks of in-store training for themselves and their key management people, in an appropriately designated Scores restaurant
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesAssistance during the hiring process and additional support at the restaurant opening to assist with staff training and to ensure the restaurant opens smoothly. Ongoing support includes regular visits from the H/O management, regional meetings and annual franchise conventions.
    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
    Scores Restaurants Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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.


    ""  "Entrepreneur

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




    About Scores Restaurants

    In 1995, the first Scores Rotisserie had opened in Montreal. For over 20 years, Scores Rotisserie, a Quebec business, has welcomed their guests for all occasions with generous family-style meals. It is with pride that our chefs create fresh food by hand on a daily basis using their years of experience.
    Scores Restaurants offer their clients a family-type and casual setting with table service, always keeping in mind giving our clients the best value possible. That is why everyday, we strive to give our clients the best quality the market has to offer, at the best price possible, which explains our slogan: "Always more at Scores!".