Carl's Jr vs Chicken Dijon Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Chicken Dijon Franchise
Investment	$1,603,000 - $2,168,000	$172,000 - $329,000
Franchise Fee	$25,000 - $35,000	$25,000
Royalty Fee	4%	-
Advertising Fee	6%	-
Year Founded	1945	1993
Year Franchised	1984	0
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Renewal Fee	Varies	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Chicken Dijon 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	Chicken Dijon 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	Chicken Dijon 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	The success of our franchisees is our number one priority. We strive to provide our restaurant owners with the systems and resources needed to run a successful business. Below is a list of several of the support services you can expect as a Chicken Dijon franchisee. � Construction / Design � Franchise Business Consultants � Information Technology � Management Training � Local Store Marketing � On-Site Restaurant Opening Support � Operations Services & Support � Purchasing & Distribution � Real Estate / Site Selection � Research & Development
Marketing	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, 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	Chicken Dijon 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.

#202 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

About Chicken Dijon

Chicken Dijon is in its truest sense a Chicken Restaurant. The company is committed to evolving into a major "niche" restaurant company, Chicken Dijon Rotisserie & Grill is a Southern California based casual restaurant and is the leader in the Mediterranean rotisserie grill segment. Chicken Dijon is known for its fresh, healthy and superior food and offers in-house dining, take out, and successful delivery and catering programs. The restaurant interior is upscale modern, but still casual and comfortable. With seven stores already open throughout its flagship state, the company is ramping up for nationwide expansion."Californian Rotisserie Chicken with a Mediterranean Flare".Chicken Dijon Rotisserie & Grill is a Southern California based casual restaurant and is the leader in the Mediterranean rotisserie grill segment. Chicken Dijon is known for its fresh, healthy and superior food and offers in-house dining, take out, and successful delivery and catering programs. The restaurant interior is upscale modern, but still casual and comfortable.