Carl's Jr vs Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers Franchise
Investment	$1,603,000 - $2,168,000	$81,000 - $2,400,000
Franchise Fee	$25,000 - $35,000	$8,500
Royalty Fee	4%	$850/mo.
Advertising Fee	6%	$125/mo.
Year Founded	1945	2008
Year Franchised	1984	2009
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Renewal Fee	Varies	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers 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	Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers 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	Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers 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	Complete Express Foods is continually working to develop new products and to improve existing products. Franchisees receive a calendar of upcoming events from the brand marketing departments as well as order forms for POP and other advertising materials for specific promotions.
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	Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers 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 Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

Become part of a growing global franchise; Carla's ~ Sandwiches & Burgers is owned by Complete Express Foods, a privately held corporation dedicated to the design, development and marketing of fast casual restaurants. Complete Express Foods supports its franchisees by providing seasoned real estate guidance, ongoing operational support, and turnkey marketing programs designed to optimize profitability and boost register receipts. We are currently offering: Single store, Area development, and Master franchise agreements for all of Complete Express Foods branded concepts, which includes a variety of good-for-you branded concepts that are in step with today's growing trend towards low-fat, nutritious eating. They include Italian Joe's, Brewster's Chicken, and Carla's ~ Sandwiches and Burgers - all of which deliver strong unit economics, people-pleasing menus and operational ease. Complete Express Foods is also offering co-branded opportunities to both existing franchisees as well as new prospects.