What is the initial setup fee for the PAR Brink software for a Carls Jr. restaurant?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ppliance – Meraki MX68 w/Advanced Security License, wireless access Points – Meraki MR33, and managed switch – Meraki MS120. You are required to upgrade or update these systems and add or replace components during the term of the Franchise Agreement, and there is no contractual limitation on the frequency or cost of the obligation.
You also must use an approved software program for the Computer/POS System. You must choose either PAR Brink or Xenial Xpient (5.0 or higher) for your Computer/POS System. The cost of PAR Brink includes an initial setup fee of $2,200 per Franchised Restaurant and $576
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, franchisees who choose PAR Brink as their Computer/POS System must pay an initial setup fee. This fee is $2,200 per Franchised Restaurant and is payable directly to the third-party vendor.
In addition to the initial setup fee, there is also a $576 annual license fee per Franchised Restaurant for PAR Brink. This annual fee covers 4 terminals and 6 KDS systems. Franchisees can add additional terminals or KDS systems for $7 per month for each additional service.
Carls Jr. franchisees should consider these costs when budgeting for their initial investment and ongoing operational expenses. It is important to note that if a franchisee chooses PAR Brink, they must also use CrunchTime as their back-office software solution, which incurs additional costs.