Carl's Jr vs The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Carl's Jr Franchise	The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro Franchise
Investment	$1,603,000 - $2,168,000	$650,000 - $850,000
Franchise Fee	$25,000 - $35,000	$45,000
Royalty Fee	4%	6%
Advertising Fee	6%	2%-2.5%
Year Founded	1945	2001
Year Franchised	1984	2010
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Renewal Fee	Varies	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Carl's Jr Franchise	The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro 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	The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro 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	The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro 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	-
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	The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	-
Canada Expansion	No	Yes
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 The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro

Successful, profitable franchisees are the key to a winning system. The WORKS approach has been designed to build a network of strong and profitable franchisees. Our team is committed to working with you from Day One to develop your business and help you grow with us. When you become a WORKS Franchisee you become many things; a business owner, an employer, a community leader, a brand Ambassador, and most importantly you become part of a team. A team with a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help you succeed. We offer continuous support and professional guidance throughout the franchise process, from the development of your restaurant to opening day and beyond. We believe in the power of a great Brand. We believe in delivering a unique and consistent guest experience... one Burgerhead at a time. We believe in creating a fun, rewarding work environment for our team. We believe in supporting the communities where we are located. We believe that our success is dependent on making all of our partners successful. The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro is a very unique concept and we are very committed to finding the RIGHT franchisee for the brand. Not just anyone can purchase a WORKS but let's see if you are one of the lucky people who just may! To Download application go to http://www.worksburger.com/Franchising/FranchiseeApplication/tabid/106911/Default.aspx