Carl's Jr vs Hurricane Grill & Wings Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Hurricane Grill & Wings Franchise
Investment	$1,603,000 - $2,168,000	$491,500 - $1,464,000
Franchise Fee	$25,000 - $35,000	$50,000
Royalty Fee	4%	6%
Advertising Fee	6%	4%
Year Founded	1945	1995
Year Franchised	1984	2006
Term Of Agreement	20 years	10 years+5+5
Term Of Agreement	20 years	10 years+5+5
Renewal Fee	Varies	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Hurricane Grill & Wings Franchise
Experience	Industry experience General business experience Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business	Our ideal candidate is someone who wants to run the best restaurant and really be a part of the local community. * The ability to build revenues through building and operating stores effectively. * A strong desire to succeed by building an organization that delivers exceptional customer service. * The ability to effectively recruit, train, motivate and retain people. * The ability to manage finances and keep controllables in line for maximum profitability. * A minimum of $300,000 liquid assets and $500,000 net worth * A minimum of two years of food experience is preferred.
Financing Options
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Hurricane Grill & Wings Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-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	Hurricane Grill & Wings Franchise
Training	Available at franchisee's location, 12 weeks of management training & at grand opening	During your four weeks of training, we will show you how to control food and labor costs using proven systems and procedures that will maximize your investment. On-The-Job Training: 75 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours
Support	Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Email marketing
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 Number of Employees Required to Run: 55
Expansion Plans
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Hurricane Grill & Wings Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	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.

#202 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

About Hurricane Grill & Wings

Return on investment is the core of our business model. Our team will help you locate and evaluate superior inline and end cap locations based on population, demographics, traffic counts and other pertinent data in order to minimize the initial investment. Our flexible floorplans allow for a wide range of restaurant sizes from 2500 to 4500 square feet or larger, and we will consider retail and restaurant space. Simple operation is core to our concept. We only require three major pieces of equipment in the kitchen. Because we are focused on return on investment, we may allow the use of second generation restaurant equipment to outfit their kitchens. While this equipment must meet our specifications and be fully operational, this greatly reduces the initial kitchen equipment cost. During your four weeks of training, we will show you how to control food and labor costs using proven systems and procedures that will maximize your investment.

 The Hurricane advantage is simplicity. It is the foundation of everything we do. It is a clear expression of our intentions and our culture: how we look at, manage and plan the business. We are always looking for ways to take the complexity out of the business, with a focus on being the best place to eat in town. We have proven products and a guest experience that will make you proud to own and operate the next Hurricane Grill & Wings! We know what works and what doesn't, so we can help you accelerate your knowledge base and move your business forward quickly. Each location is built upon the principles that have made our stores successful: friendly, hardworking people serving simple, high-quality food, made surprisingly fast at a reasonable price. Add to that our wonderfully designed stores, unique decor and relaxing atmosphere and you begin to see what makes the Hurricane experience so special. We want to ensure that our customers receive the best products in the same tradition that Hurricane has established and is known for.