Carl's Jr vs Million Snacks Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Million Snacks Franchise
Investment	$1,603,000 - $2,168,000	$109,050 - $302,000
Franchise Fee	$25,000 - $35,000	$2,000
Royalty Fee	4%	5%
Advertising Fee	6%	1%
Year Founded	1945	2009
Year Franchised	1984	2009
Term Of Agreement	20 years	7 years
Term Of Agreement	20 years	7 years
Renewal Fee	Varies	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Million Snacks Franchise
Experience	Industry experience General business experience Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business	General business experience
Financing Options
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Million Snacks Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/No	No/No
Start-up Costs	No/No	No/Yes
Equipment	No/No	No/Yes
Inventory	No/No	No/Yes
Receivables	No/No	No/Yes
Payroll	No/No	No/Yes
Training & Support
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Million Snacks 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	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates 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.
Expansion Plans
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Million Snacks Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	No	No
International Expansion	Yes	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.

#202 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

About Million Snacks

At Million Snacks our mission is to give everyone an opportunity to own their own business while securing their future and financial goals. We know that taking the plunge into owning a business can be difficult, especially after layoffs or career changes. One of the most successful ways to maneuver into owning a business is through franchising. With that in mind, Million Snacks has perfected their franchise model to make it one of the most affordable in the industry. When you compare a Million Snacks Franchise Opportunity to some of the most popular fast food eateries on the market, we have the lowest franchising fee, lowest royalty fee in the snack food industry, and low startup costs. We have purposely made our franchise model MUCH more affordable. Why pay more to make your business dreams a reality, and to get your financial goals heading in the right direction? Why pay more than you need to when a Million Snacks Franchise offers you
- A quality menu that provides much healthier alternatives to the average junk food sold by our competitors.
- Startup cost flexibility using Express and Standard Models to create the size service store you want.
- Assistance and training in your franchise.
If you're ready to start, we're ready to show you how... with a proven system that works!
We guide you through the process and offer the support you need in order to help you succeed.