Does the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation's registration of the Carls Jr. franchise offering constitute approval, recommendation, or endorsement by the commissioner?

According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, the registration of the franchise offering by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation does not constitute approval, recommendation, or endorsement by the commissioner. This means that while Carls Jr. is registered to offer franchises in California, the state's regulatory body is not vouching for the franchise's quality or potential profitability.

This disclosure is a standard legal disclaimer intended to prevent potential franchisees from assuming that state registration implies any form of state endorsement. Prospective franchisees must conduct their own due diligence and not rely on the registration as a sign of a sound investment.

Carls Jr. includes this statement to comply with the California Franchise Investment Law, which requires such a disclaimer to ensure franchisees understand the limits of the state's regulatory oversight. Franchisees should seek professional advice and thoroughly review the FDD and related agreements before making any investment decisions.