What electronic resources regarding construction and obligations does Carls Jr. provide to franchisees?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e approved. (Franchise Agreement, §4.B.).
- 6. Provide you with a final inspection of the Franchised Restaurant, if we choose to conduct one, and provide you with express written authorization to open the Franchised Restaurant if you have complied with all conditions. (Franchise Agreement, §4.K.)
- 7. Provide you electronic access to our confidential and proprietary OPM, which contains information and knowledge that is unique, necessary and material to the Carl's Jr. System. The OPM remains our property. We may revise the contents of the OPM and you agree to comply with each new or changed section. (Franchise Agreement, §9). We will permit you to inspect a copy of the OPM before you purchase a franchise, if you first sign a Confidentiality Agreement, which is attached as Exhibit F.
- 8. Provide you with consultation and advice at no additional cost with regard to construction or renovation and operation of the Franchised Restaurant, building layout, furnishings, fixtures and equipment plans and specifications, training, purchasing and inventory control and those other matters as we deem appropriate. (Franchise Agreement, §12.A.)
- 9. Provide you with assistance, upon your request, in opening the Franchised Restaurant and in training your employees as we deem appropriate in light of your needs and the availability of our personnel. We have the right to charge you a fee for the opening training support team, depending on the level of support needed to open the Franchised Restaurant (as determined by us). (Franchise Agreement, §11.B.)
- 10. Provide the FMTP to up to 8 individuals. The details of the FMTP are described later in this Item. (Franchise Agreement, §11.A.).
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, Carls Jr. provides franchisees with electronic access to two key resources: the Development Guide and the OPM (Operating Procedure Manual). These electronic resources contain mandatory specifications and standards related to the construction of Carls Jr. restaurants. They also include information about the franchisee's obligations under both the Development Agreement and the Franchise Agreement.
The Development Guide and OPM are confidential and proprietary documents that remain the property of Carls Jr. The franchisor may revise the contents of the OPM, and franchisees must comply with any new or changed sections. Franchisees can inspect a copy of the OPM before purchasing a franchise, provided they first sign a Confidentiality Agreement.
Carls Jr. also provides periodic advice and consultation, potentially through electronic information, regarding restaurant design, management, and operations. This support extends to new developments, techniques, and improvements in areas such as food preparation, sales promotion, and financial metrics. The brand may also adopt new administrative forms and electronic means of reporting and payment of monies owed to CJR.