Carl's Jr vs Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
Investment $1,603,000 - $2,168,000$75,000 - $324,950
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee 6%4% local+1% Nat'l
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
Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business
    		• While it does help to have prior food or restaurant experience, Petros does not require it. We have franchisees from all walks of life. What is most important to us is that we have franchisees with a willingness to work hard and a passion for their business.

    Financing Options
     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    Petro's Chili & Chips 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
    Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
    Training Available at franchisee's location, 12 weeks of management training & at grand openingPrior to your restaurant opening, we will furnish initial training on the operation of a Petros Chili & Chips � restaurant. The training lasts three weeks: consisting both of classroom content and in-restaurant developmental activities. We require that two people attend training prior to the store 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
    Petro's Chili & Chips 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 Petro's Chili & Chips

    Since 1992 Petro's Chili & Chips has been operating company stores and franchising in both traditional and non-traditional venues: free standing drive thru units, strip centers, malls, theme parks, airports, sports venues and the newest addition: Petro's food trucks. Petro's Chili & Chips continues to be everyone's favorite QSR.
    Petro's Chili & Chips chooses only the best people to be franchisees. Our franchise partners are dedicated to setting the top standard of guest experience. From the taste of the food, to the speed and accuracy of the order, the power of our people to make decisions, the friendly face at the counter and the cleanliness of the restaurant, our Petro's Chili & Chips franchise partners proudly strive to deliver a great guest experience every time. Now is your chance to join the successful team of Petro's Chili & Chip's franchisees and become your own boss!