By signing the addendum, is the franchisee entitled to any other incentives offered by Carls Jr. for the Franchised Restaurant?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 3. Other Development Incentive Programs. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that, by signing this Addendum, it will not be entitled, with respect to the Franchised Restaurant, to any other incentive that have been or may be offered by CJR.
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee signs the addendum, they acknowledge and agree that they will not be entitled to any other incentives that have been or may be offered by CJR (Carls Jr. Restaurants LLC) with respect to the Franchised Restaurant.
This means that the franchisee is only eligible for the specific incentives outlined in the addendum they are signing. They cannot combine these incentives with any other programs Carls Jr. may have in place. This is an important consideration for prospective franchisees, as it limits their ability to take advantage of multiple incentive programs.
For example, if the addendum provides a reduced royalty fee for a limited time, the franchisee cannot also claim a separate incentive related to marketing or equipment costs. The franchisee should carefully evaluate the terms of the addendum and compare them to other available incentives before signing to ensure they are receiving the most beneficial offer from Carls Jr.