Where is the location of the Carls Jr. Franchised Restaurant specified?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Franchisee has not previously provided CJR with a fully-signed copy of its lease or sublease for the Franchised Location, or proof that Franchisee has purchased the real estate for the Franchised Location, Franchisee shall immediately upon execution of this Agreement provide CJR with a copy of the fully-signed lease or sublease, together with the executed Carl's Jr. Lease Addendum in the form attached as Appendix G. For purposes of this Agreement, the effective date of the lease or sublease, or the closing date of the purchase of the real property, shall be the "Property Control Date".
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 75–76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, the specific location of the franchised restaurant is determined during the process of securing a lease or purchasing real estate. The franchisee must provide Carls Jr. with a fully-signed copy of the lease or sublease for the franchised location, or proof of real estate purchase. This documentation must be submitted immediately upon the execution of the Franchise Agreement. The effective date of the lease or sublease, or the closing date of the property purchase, is designated as the "Property Control Date."
Carls Jr. also requires franchisees to construct improvements to the franchised location according to approved plans. The franchisee is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses applicable to the franchised restaurant. This includes building, utility, sign, health, sanitation, and business permits. The franchisee must ensure that all construction plans comply with applicable ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and lease restrictions.
Carls Jr. retains significant control over the restaurant's appearance and operation. Franchisees must adhere to system specifications, recipes, standards, and operating procedures outlined in the Operations Procedures Manual (OPM) or other written communications. These standards cover various aspects, including the quality of food and beverages, sales and marketing procedures, restaurant layout and decor, employee appearance, and cleanliness. Franchisees are also required to use only approved fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and signs that meet Carls Jr.'s specifications and standards.