Carl's Jr vs la prep Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Carl's Jr Franchise
la prep Franchise
Investment $1,603,000 - $2,168,000$300,000 - $425,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee 6%-
Year Founded 19452010
Year Franchised 19842010
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years+5
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years+5
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Carl's Jr Franchise
la prep Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business
  • No related experience is necessary, just your desire to learn. We provide all the training and assistance you will need to operate your franchise.

    Financing Options

     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    la prep Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
    la prep Franchise
    Training Available at franchisee's location, 12 weeks of management training & at grand opening3-week training program provides hands-on experience covering all phases of operating your la prep franchise. You will receive Operations Manuals that cover everything from employee hiring and training to product preparation, management, advertising and business systems. The training continues with special on-site support by one of our training managers for 1 week for your restaurant 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-
    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.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    la prep Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    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.


    ""  "Entrepreneur

    #100 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #202 in Franchise 500 for 2021.




    About la prep

    la prep is a privately-owned Canadian restaurant franchising system. Our dedicated franchisees are hands-on owner/operators that are both personally and financially committed to their business, resulting in a maximized level of customer service. As we continue our expansion of the brand we are always searching for qualified individuals to join our franchise community.