What is the name of the agreement between CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. and the franchisee, as it relates to Carls Jr.?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- A. Pursuant to certain franchise or license agreements ("Franchise Agreement(s)") between Franchisee and CKR's subsidiary, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC ("Franchisor"), Franchisee is the operator of the franchised Carl's Jr. restaurants located at the addresses listed in attached Exhibit A ("Franchised Restaurants"). Franchisee may add new Franchised Restaurants to this Agreement, with CKR's consent, by amending Exhibit A.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–364)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, the agreement between Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC, a subsidiary of CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., and the franchisee is referred to as the "Franchise Agreement(s)." This agreement grants the franchisee the right to operate a franchised Carl's Jr. restaurant.
The Franchise Agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which the franchisee will operate the Carl's Jr. restaurant. It also specifies that the franchisee may add new franchised restaurants to the agreement with CKE's consent by amending Exhibit A.
Additionally, there are other agreements mentioned that relate to the operation of a Carl's Jr. restaurant, such as Software License Agreements with PAR Brink and CrunchTime for point-of-sale and back-office systems, respectively. There is also mention of a Development Agreement for developing franchised restaurants in a specific territory.