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Where does Carls Jr. conduct the classroom training for the 2025 New Hire - MIT program?

Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

| | Banking | | | Training Facility | | 2025 New Hire - MIT 3.08 | :05 | | Star University; Designated | | Emergencies | | | Training Facility | | 2025 New Hire - MIT Exam | :30 | | Star University; Designated | | 3 | | | Training Facility | | Chapter 3 Hands on Practice | | 64:00 | |#### General Manager, Shift Leader and Crew Person Training:

| Title | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On the Job Training | Location | |---|---|---|---| | 2025 New Hire - MIT | 6.23 (hrs) | :45 97:25 (hrs) | Star University; Designated | | Observation 3 | | | Training Facility | | Total | About 12.93 Days (103.48 hrs) | | |

Title Hours of Classroom Training Hours of On the Job Training Location
Crew Onboarding
(Crew Person, Shift Leader,
Restaurant General
Manager (RGM))
Welcome Carl’s Jr.) 2:05 Star University; Designated Training Facility
Shift Leader/RGM
Onboarding
Feeder Station :13 3 Star University; Designated Training Facility
Feeder Station Exam :11
Feeder Station Observation :30
Fry Station :10 3 Star University; Designated Training Facility
Fry Station Exam :11
Fry Station Observation :30
Cook Station :09 3 Star University; Designated Training Facility
Cook Station Exam :11
Cook Station Observation :30
Grill Station :11 3 Star University; Designated Training Facility
Grill Station Exam :12
Grill Station Observation :30
Hand Breaded Chicken Tender Station :11 3 Star University; Designated Training Facility
Hand Bread Chicken Station :12
Exam #### NOTES
  • (1) The instructional materials for the FMTP include the following Training Program Materials: Crew Person, Shift Leader and Restaurant General Manager (RGM) workbooks.
  • (2) Lisa Holloway is our Director of Global Learning & Organizational Development. She has more than 20 years of experience leading training and performance initiatives in guest-facing

organizations. FMTP trainers include General Managers, District Managers, and Certified Training Managers.

Other Training

We have the right to require that you, your owners, your Operating Principal, your General Manager and any other employees hired by you to fill certain designated positions take and successfully complete other training courses in addition to the FMTP. We reserve the right to require you to pay a tuition fee for these additional training programs as established by us from time to time. We also reserve the right to modify or waive the elements of the FMTP, any additional FMTP training, and the 10 day Operations Overview, in our sole discretion. You will be required to pay all travel, living and other expenses incurred by your personnel while attending this training.

All-Star Team Opening Training Support

For your first two Franchised Restaurants, you will receive the assistance of our All-Star Team in the preopening and opening of those two Franchised Restaurants. The All-Star Team may consist of our corporate staff and/or it may include one or more of our franchisees, as we may determine. The All-Star Team's primary responsibility is to assist with restaurant set-up, restaurant crew station training and guest experience during your Franchise Restaurant pre-opening and opening. You will be responsible for the salaries, administrative fees, meals, travel and lodging expenses of the All-Star Team members while they are trainers at your Franchised Restaurant. For additional details, see Items 5 and 7.

Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 42–55)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, the classroom training for the 2025 New Hire - MIT program is held at Star University and Designated Training Facilities. Some portions of the training are also conducted virtually or at a CTR location. The total classroom training time for the 2025 New Hire - MIT program is 6.23 hours, in addition to 97.25 hours of on-the-job training.

Carls Jr. also provides other training programs that take place at Star University and Designated Training Facilities. These include the Welcome Carl’s Jr. onboarding program, which includes 2.05 hours of classroom training. Station-specific training such as Feeder, Fry, Cook, and Grill Stations also take place at these locations, combining classroom and on-the-job training.

For prospective franchisees, it is important to note that while Carls Jr. specifies the locations for the 2025 New Hire - MIT program, franchisees are responsible for covering all travel, living, and other expenses incurred while attending the training. Additionally, Carls Jr. retains the right to modify or waive training requirements based on individual experience.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.