Since when has Diane Simrall held the position of Vice President - Finance for Carls Jr.?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Vice President – Finance: Diane Simrall
Ms. Simrall has held this position since March 2025. She holds the same position with CJF, CKE, CKR, HR and SPV. She served as Head of Non-Traditional Development and Franchise Finance (from February 2024 to March 2025) and as Director of Franchise Finance (from January 2023 to February 2024) for Pizza Hut, LLC located in Plano, Texas. She served as Director of Franchise Finance for KFC US, LLC from July 2018 to January 2023, located in Louisville, KY.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 20–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, Diane Simrall has held the position of Vice President - Finance since March 2025. The FDD also indicates that Ms. Simrall holds the same position with CJF, CKE, CKR, HR and SPV. This suggests that her role extends beyond just the Carls Jr. brand and encompasses other related entities within the organization.
Before assuming her role as Vice President - Finance, Ms. Simrall held positions at Pizza Hut, LLC, including Head of Non-Traditional Development and Franchise Finance from February 2024 to March 2025, and Director of Franchise Finance from January 2023 to February 2024. She also served as Director of Franchise Finance for KFC US, LLC from July 2018 to January 2023.
For a prospective Carls Jr. franchisee, understanding the experience and tenure of key personnel like the Vice President - Finance can provide insights into the stability and expertise within the franchise system's leadership. Knowing that Ms. Simrall has a background in franchise finance with other major brands like Pizza Hut and KFC may give franchisees confidence in her ability to manage the financial aspects of the Carls Jr. franchise system.