How long does Carls Jr. have to advise me in writing whether they have accepted a particular site?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
urants operated or franchised by CJR or our affiliates), the nature of other businesses in proximity to the site and other commercial characteristics (including the purchase price, rental obligations and other lease terms for the proposed site) and the size, appearance, other physical characteristics, and a site plan of the premises. Within 30 days after receipt of these documents, and any information which CJR may reasonably require, we will advise you in writing whether we have accepted a particular site; however, CJR has no obligation to review any development proposal if you or your affiliates are not in full compliance with all agreements with CJR or its affiliates. If we do not respond within that time period, we will be deemed not to have accepted the site.
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 timeframe for Carls Jr. to respond regarding site acceptance depends on whether you are operating under a Development Agreement or a Franchise Agreement.
Under a standard Franchise Agreement, Carls Jr. will advise you in writing whether they have accepted a particular site within 30 days after receiving all required documents and information. However, Carls Jr. has no obligation to review the proposal if you or your affiliates are not in full compliance with all agreements with them or their affiliates. If you do not receive a response within this 30-day period, the site will be deemed not to have been accepted.
If you are operating under a Development Agreement, Carls Jr. has 45 days to advise you in writing whether they have accepted a particular site after receiving all required documents. Similar to the Franchise Agreement, Carls Jr. is not obligated to review the proposal if you or your affiliates are not in full compliance with all agreements. Failure to respond within the 45-day period means the site is deemed not accepted. It is important to maintain compliance with all agreements to ensure your site proposals are reviewed in a timely manner.