Carl's Jr.
Franchise Overview
Carl's Jr. is a quick-service restaurant franchise where franchisees operate fast-food locations serving charbroiled 100% Black Angus Thickburgers, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, and Made from Scratch Biscuits across breakfast, lunch, and dinner dayparts.
Just the Facts
For most complete information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Carl's Jr. Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These Carl's Jr. FDDs, as filed, contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Instant download after purchaseCarl's Jr. FDD 2025
May 2025
Carl's Jr. Non-Traditional Location FDD 2019
May 2019
Carl's Jr. FDD 2019
May 2019
Carl's Jr. FDD 2018
May 2018
Carl's Jr. Non-Traditional Location FDD 2018
May 2018
Carl's Jr. FDD 2017
May 2017
Carl's Jr. Non-Traditional Location FDD 2017
May 2017
Carl's Jr. Non-Traditional FDD 2016
May 2016
Carl's Jr. Traditional FDD 2016
May 2016
Carl's Jr. Traditional FDD 2015
June 2015
Carl's Jr. Non-Traditional Location FDD 2015
June 2015
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