How much does it cost to open a Carl's Jr. franchise?

The total initial investment for a Carl's Jr. franchise ranges from varies (contact the franchisor for current FDD data). This includes the franchise fee, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Carl's Jr. franchise?

Carl's Jr. franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Carl's Jr. franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Carl's Jr. franchise generates $1,559,367 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $311,873.

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Carl's Jr. Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

N/A

Franchise Fee

N/A

Royalty Rate

N/A

Initial Investment Range

Investment range data is not available for this franchise.

Franchise Fee

Franchise fee data is not available.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

N/A

Ad/Marketing Fund

N/A

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$1,559,367

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$1,586,460

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$311,873

per year

Profit Margin

20.0%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

0.0%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

+982 units

From Next Fiscal Year to 2025

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
Next Fiscal Year	—	+5	—	—	—
2023	1018	+6	—	—	1020
2024	1020	+9	-1	—	1014
2025	1014	+7	—	—	982

Is a Carl's Jr. Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Carl's Jr. franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

64/100

Moderate opportunity

Est. Payback Period

N/A

Insufficient data

Risk Level

Low

0.0% annual closure rate

Carl's Jr. shows a moderate score across our evaluation criteria. Careful due diligence is recommended. With median unit revenue of $1,559,367 , prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.