Carl's Jr vs BurritoVille Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Carl's Jr Franchise	BurritoVille Franchise
Investment	$1,603,000 - $2,168,000	$100,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee	$25,000 - $35,000	$25,000
Royalty Fee	4%	6%
Advertising Fee	6%	2%
Year Founded	1945	1992
Year Franchised	1984	2004
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Renewal Fee	Varies	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Carl's Jr Franchise	BurritoVille 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
	Carl's Jr Franchise	BurritoVille Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/No	No/No
Start-up Costs	No/No	No/No
Equipment	No/No	No/No
Inventory	No/No	No/No
Receivables	No/No	No/No
Payroll	No/No	No/No
Training & Support
	Carl's Jr Franchise	BurritoVille Franchise
Training	Available at franchisee's location, 12 weeks of management training & at grand opening	*Our proven training program will teach you everything you need to know in order to operate your new restaurant. *You'll receive in-depth training that will consist of practical and on-site training. This training covers a full range of pertinent topics on the BurritoVille concept.
Support	Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives	*The minute you become part of our family, you will receive full support from our field consultants. *As a Franchisee, you will have support before, during and after you open your restaurant Regularly scheduled meetings, product tasting and updated methods of operating are an integral part of your Franchise. *Continuing research and menu development *On-going product sourcing * We will work with you to find a suitable location for your restaurant *We will assist you in lease negotiations *We will provide you with design and construction as well as guide you to the right equipment suppliers
Marketing	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising	*Your restaurant will enjoy comprehensive marketing programs including promotions and point-of-sale materials *Our marketing experience will guide you through all marketing activities *Your restaurant will benefit from our many levels of 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.	-
Expansion Plans
	Carl's Jr Franchise	BurritoVille Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	No	No
International Expansion	Yes	No

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.

#202 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

About BurritoVille

BurritoVille is a "Fresh-Mex", fast-casual, quick serve restaurant concept with the core menu items consisting of oversized burritos, quesadillas, tacos, and a complete Mexican menu. The concept of BurritoVille was developed from the northern California cuisine known as "Mission Style Mexican," and uses no pork, lard or frozen products. All items are made fresh from scratch, including chicken, beef, grilled vegetables, and all salsas, as well as 7 varieties of tortilla, which is unique in the QSR Mexican marketplace. The BurritoVille menu is all made to order and is high quality, fresh and affordable with an emphasis on healthier better-for-you menu items. In addition, BurritoVille has a large variety of vegetarian offerings and most items can be made dairy-free. At Burritoville, we believe that successful franchising is a partnership between headquarters and owner/operators. We're here to offer our years of experience and know-how in the food service and restaurant industry to our franchisee partners. Together we ensure the finest retail dining experience possible for customers across the country. Our goal is to achieve high average unit volume in densely populated areas. This goal can be achieved with BurritoVille's fast-casual approach within an exciting quick-casual atmosphere. With a commitment to excellent customer service, high quality and fresh ingredients, BurrittoVille garners between a $7.25 and $8.50 customer check average. In addition, BurritoVille has retained a renowned restaurant designer who has created some of the nation's hottest restaurant concepts.