Carl's Jr vs The Original Hot Dog Factory Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
The Original Hot Dog Factory Franchise
Investment $1,603,000 - $2,168,000$97,500 - $517,887
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 4%5.5%
Advertising Fee 6%1%
Year Founded 19452010
Year Franchised 19842018
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
The Original Hot Dog Factory 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
    The Original Hot Dog Factory 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
    The Original Hot Dog Factory Franchise
    Training Available at franchisee's location, 12 weeks of management training & at grand opening On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesOngoing Support Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Field Operations Site Selection
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingMarketing Support National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO
    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.

    		 Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    The Original Hot Dog Factory 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 The Original Hot Dog Factory

    The Original Hot Dog Factory is America’s favorite Hot Dog  restaurant. If you love hot dogs, then The Original Hot Dog Factory is the perfect place for you. We offer a wide variety of mouthwatering hot dogs that will make you ask for more. All hot dogs are served steamed, grilled, or fried with globally inspired toppings. A friendly staff and delicious food is what we are famed for. Not just hot dogs, our menu features many different beverages and desserts.
    WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A FRANCHISE PARTNER
    The Original Hot Dog Factory is seeking experienced single or multi-unit franchisees to acquire and develop locations in shopping areas, airports, colleges, and more. We bring strong financials and a culture that promotes community. We will negotiate development agreements ranging from a minimum of three, to over one hundred locations.Being a great Franchise Partner requires a combination of aptitude, good judgement, and perseverance. We are looking for people with a passion for business, matched by their desire to deliver the highest-quality customer service and hospitality. A focus on delivering the The Original Hot Dog Factory experience and creating “wow” moments is a necessity.

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee