Carl's Jr. Franchise Opportunity
Carl’s Jr. Restaurants are quick-service restaurants offering a limited menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner products and featuring charbroiled 100% Black Angus Thickburger sandwiches, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Made from Scratch Biscuits, and other related quick-serve menu items and use of the Carl's Jr. Propriet…
Last updated on the Register · captured 18 Aug 2026. View the Register profile
This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.
How much does a Carl's Jr. franchise cost?
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026.
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Network & venues
Operates in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC
Expanding into ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005317) · captured 2026-08-19.
Investment & payments
| Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual) | $83,650 |
| Other payments (annual) | $493,000 – $1,300,000 |
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005317) · captured 2026-08-19. Ranges are the franchisor’s own estimates; confirm every figure against the disclosure document.
Franchise agreement
Standard agreement term 5 or more years
Option to renew Other
Restraint of trade after exit Yes
Goodwill compensation on exit Other
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005317) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor disclosures
Carl's Jr.’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005317) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor details
Website www.carlsjr.com.au
Phone +1-615-538-9400
Email gneedham@ckr.com
Registered office 6700 Tower Circle, Suite 1000, Franklin, Tennessee 37067 USA
View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005317) · captured 2026-08-19.
This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. It does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Carl's Jr. franchise cost?
Carl's Jr. has not publicly disclosed its franchise fees. Contact the franchisor for the current initial fee and total investment, and always confirm the figures against the disclosure document before committing.
What are Carl's Jr.'s ongoing fees?
Carl's Jr.'s ongoing royalty and marketing fees are not published. Ask the franchisor and check the disclosure document for the current fee structure.
Is Carl's Jr. on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Based on FranchiseScope's research, Carl's Jr. appears on the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register. We recommend confirming the current entry yourself at franchisedisclosure.gov.au before relying on it.
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