Carl's Jr vs Wing Machine Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
Wing Machine Franchise
Investment $1,603,000 - $2,168,000$102,000 - $204,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee 6%-
Year Founded 19451985
Year Franchised 19841985
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
Wing Machine 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
    Wing Machine 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
    Wing Machine 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
    Wing Machine Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 Wing Machine

    Is a "Wing Machine" Franchise For You? It's that simple. Are you excited to go into business for yourself? But are afraid you can't make it on your own? In buying a franchise, you receive many of the benefits of having your own business-independence, financial security, pride of ownership-and fewer headaches. With a "Wing Machine" restaurant, you also have the advantage of using company resources. You get the expertise of an unmatched team of professionals including managers, negotiators, architects, instructors, strategists, marketing and advertising experts and over 27 years of experience to top it off. We'll be able to help get you started. And we'll stay by your side, every step of the way. So you'll really never have cause to feel alone. Do you need a food service background to be successful? While it helps to have some food service background, it isn't a necessity. All you really need is energy, determination, good instincts and excellent people skills.

    The "Wing Machine” is one of the fastest growing chain of fast food restaurants in Southern Ontario, specializing in chicken wings.

    Other menu items include Chicken dinners, Ribs, Jerk Chicken, Pizza, Sandwiches, Chicken fingers, Fries, Vegetable Sticks, Salads and Soft Drinks.

    The first location opened in downtown Toronto in 1987. The operation was designed for its simplicity of operation, with the wings and ribs sold by the pound.