How many Carls Jr. restaurants were operating in Utah at the start of 2023?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Restaurants at Start of the Year | Restaurants Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations – Other Reasons | Restaurants at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT | 2023 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 42 |
| 2024 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | |
| 2025 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 39 |
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 44 Carls Jr. restaurants operating in Utah at the start of 2023. The FDD provides a table outlining the number of restaurants at the start of the year, restaurants opened, terminations, non-renewals, reacquired by the franchisor, ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of restaurants at the end of the year for various states.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is valuable in understanding the brand's presence and performance in specific regions. The number of restaurants at the start of the year provides a baseline, while the other columns indicate changes in the number of restaurants due to various factors. This data can help potential franchisees assess the stability and growth potential of Carls Jr. in Utah.
It is important to note that while there were 44 restaurants at the start of 2023, the number decreased to 42 by the end of the year due to 2 restaurants ceasing operations for other reasons. This highlights the importance of further investigating the reasons behind these closures to understand any potential challenges or market dynamics in the area. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the specific reasons for these closures and how Carls Jr. supports its franchisees in addressing such challenges.