What is the total estimated duration, in days, of the Carls Jr. training program?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The minimum length of the FMTP is 8 consecutive weeks; however, depending on the prior experience of the trainee, the FMTP could be shorter or longer.
| Title | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On the Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 4 Intro Knowledge Check | :35 | Designated Training Facility | |
| Leadership Essential: Develops | :16 | Designated Training Facility | |
| Talent | |||
| RGM Chapter 4 Exam 1 | :15 | Designated Training Facility | |
| RGM Chapter 4 Exam 2 | :15 | Designated Training Facility | |
| RGM Chapter 4 Exam 3 | :15 | Designated Training Facility | |
| RGM OJT Skill Sign Off | 1:00 | ||
| Chapter 4 Hands on Practice | 30:00 | ||
| Chapter 5 Intro Knowledge Check | :35 | Designated Training Facility | |
| Leadership Essential: Business | :12 | Designated Training Facility | |
| Insights | |||
| RGM Chapter 5 Exam 1 | :15 | Designated Training Facility | |
| RGM Chapter 5 Exam 2 | :15 | Designated Training Facility | |
| RGM Chapter 5 Exam 3 | :15 | Designated Training Facility | |
| RGM OJT Skill Sign Off | 1:00 | ||
| Chapter 5 Hands on Practice | 30:00 | ||
| RGM Program Evaluation | :15 | Designated Training Facility | |
| Workbook Practice Activities | 32:00 | Designated Training Facility | |
| 40:32 (hrs) | 155 (hrs) | Designated Training Facility | |
| Total | About 24.42 Days (195.32 hrs) |
We may require those individuals who will have a 10% or greater interest in the franchisee entity to attend a 10-Day Operations Overview before we will commit to enter into any agreement with you. The 10-Day Operations Overview will be conducted at those locations specified by us. As described in Item 5, we may charge a fee for this program, and you will be required to pay all travel, living and other expenses incurred in attending this program. The persons participating in the 10-Day Operations Overview will be required to execute the Preliminary Agreement.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 42–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, the minimum length of the Franchise Management Training Program (FMTP) is 8 consecutive weeks. This translates to 56 days, as there are 7 days in a week. However, the FDD specifies that the duration of the FMTP can vary, potentially being shorter or longer depending on the trainee's prior experience.
Carls Jr. also offers a 10-Day Operations Overview, which individuals with a 10% or greater interest in the franchisee entity may be required to attend before entering into an agreement. This overview is conducted at locations specified by Carls Jr., and attendees are responsible for covering all travel, living, and other related expenses. Participants in the 10-Day Operations Overview must also execute a Preliminary Agreement.
In addition to the FMTP, Carls Jr. provides access to Star University (StarU), an online Learning Management System. While the FDD mentions a fee associated with StarU ($14 per fiscal period), it does not specify a duration for this training component. The FDD includes a table outlining hours of classroom and on-the-job training for various roles, totaling approximately 24.42 days (195.32 hours). This portion of the training takes place at a designated training facility.