How many franchised Carls Jr. restaurants were operating at the end of 2025?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ITEM 20 OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION
Table No. 1 Systemwide Restaurant Summary For Fiscal Years 2023-2025(1)
| Restaurant Type | Year | Restaurants at Start of the Year | Restaurants at End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2023 | 1018 | 1020 | +2 |
| 2024 | 1020 | 1014 | -6 | |
| 2025 | 1014 | 982 | -32 | |
| Company- | 2023 | 48 | 49 | +1 |
| Operated | ||||
| 2024 | 49 | 49 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 49 | 50 | +1 | |
| Total Outlets | 2023 | 1066 | 1069 | +3 |
| 2024 | 1069 | 1063 | -6 | |
| 2025 | 1063 | 1032 | -31 |
Systemwide Dual Concept Restaurant Summary* For Fiscal Years 2023-2025(1) (2)
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Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 68–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 982 franchised restaurants operating at the end of 2025. This number reflects a net decrease of 32 restaurants during the 2025 fiscal year. At the start of 2025, there were 1,014 franchised locations.
Additionally, the FDD provides a separate table specifically for franchised Dual Concept Restaurants. According to this table, there were 107 Dual Concept franchised restaurants at the end of 2025. This reflects a significant net decrease of 155 locations during the year, with 262 locations at the beginning of 2025.
It is important to note that the restaurants included in the Dual Concept Restaurant table are also included in the broader table of franchised restaurants. This means that the 982 franchised restaurants include the 107 Dual Concept locations. A prospective franchisee should pay close attention to the performance of Dual Concept restaurants versus standard Carls Jr. restaurants, as there appears to be a significant difference in closures between the two types of locations.