Question 1

How many Carl's Jr. franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Carl's Jr. currently has 1,032 total units, including 982 franchised locations and 50 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Carl's Jr. franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Carl's Jr. has experienced negative net growth of -2.9% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.2%.

Question 3

What is the franchise vs. company-owned ratio for Carl's Jr.?

Accepted Answer

Carl's Jr. has a franchise ratio of 95%, meaning 95% of all units are franchisee-owned. This is a heavily franchised system.

Question 4

How many Carl's Jr. franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2025), Carl's Jr. had 7 units opened and 38 units closed.