Carl's Jr vs Anoush Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
Anoush Franchise
Investment $1,603,000 - $2,168,000$160,000 - $200,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%$1,500 flat + GST
Advertising Fee 6%-
Year Founded 1945-
Year Franchised 1984-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
Anoush Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business
    		• The ability to provide a hands-on management is an important part of your franchise qualifications. The individuals ambition, interpersonal skills and motivation are key factors in shaping the success of each store. It is important to have only successful Franchisees and business owners as a part of Anoush�s Team. We understand, that the success of Anoush is based on the success of each individual franchisee.

    Financing Options
     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    Anoush 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
    Anoush 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
    Anoush 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.


    ""  "Entrepreneur

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




    About Anoush

    Anoush is a fast take-out food concept offering unique Middle Eastern cuisine. The dishes are authentic and cater to a wide variety of fast take-out food consumers looking for a healthy, nutritious alternative. The concept offers a variety a meal combinations and set menu pricing - a choice of meat or chicken Shawarma , served with a choice of Rice, Potato and salad. Side order dish contains authentic ingredients imported from Middle East, prepared with and without mainstays like chicken or beef. Anoush offers a "turn-key" operation. A training program is in place which will cover all aspects of the business. The Team at Anoush understands the needs of a business to run successfully and profitably. Anoush is designed to be simple and easy to operate.
    As an Anoush Franchisee - Are you looking for a chance to operate you own business and a chance at financial success? Anoush offers you the best of both worlds and then financial security to build your future and success.