Jerry's Curb Service vs Carl's Jr Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Jerry's Curb Service Franchise	Carl's Jr Franchise
Investment	$959,000 - $1,600,000	$1,603,000 - $2,168,000
Franchise Fee	$40,000	$25,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee	4%	4%
Advertising Fee	-	6%
Year Founded	1947	1945
Year Franchised	2004	1984
Term Of Agreement	10 years	20 years
Term Of Agreement	10 years	20 years
Renewal Fee	-	Varies
Business Experience Requirements
	Jerry's Curb Service Franchise	Carl's Jr Franchise
Experience	-	Industry experience General business experience Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business
Financing Options
	Jerry's Curb Service Franchise	Carl's Jr Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/Yes	No/No
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	No/No
Equipment	No/Yes	No/No
Inventory	No/Yes	No/No
Receivables	No/Yes	No/No
Payroll	No/Yes	No/No
Training & Support
	Jerry's Curb Service Franchise	Carl's Jr Franchise
Training	-	Available at franchisee's location, 12 weeks of management training & at grand opening
Support	Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives	Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Operations	0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30 - 30 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)	Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.
Expansion Plans
	Jerry's Curb Service Franchise	Carl's Jr Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	No	No
International Expansion	No	Yes

Company Overviews

About Jerry's Curb Service

If you're looking for a new and exciting franchise opportunity, we should talk. Everyone who knows about Jerry's is well aware of our unique carhop concept and freshly-made all-American fare. And our speedy Palm-Pilot powered ordering system has earned us a reputation for unbeatable fast and friendly service. Good things are worth sharing, which is why we're building exciting opportunities for potential franchisees to spread the Jerry's concept to other markets throughout the US. Founded by the same team that pioneered Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Jerry's Curb Service provides several key ingredients towards owning and operating a successful franchise. * a proven turnkey operating system * comprehensive operational and marketing support * a high-quality product and memorable customer experience * comprehensive training * local store marketing tools * assistance in market identification and location * dedicated corporate and field support * a fun and dynamic atmosphere to offer employees

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.

#202 in Franchise 500 for 2021.