What was the total number of Carls Jr. restaurants at the end of 2024?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Restaurant Type | Year | Restaurants at Start of the Year | Restaurants at End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2023 | 1018 | 1020 | +2 |
| 2024 | 1020 | 1014 | -6 | |
| 2025 | 1014 | 982 | -32 | |
| Company- | 2023 | 48 | 49 | +1 |
| Operated | ||||
| 2024 | 49 | 49 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 49 | 50 | +1 | |
| Total Outlets | 2023 | 1066 | 1069 | +3 |
| 2024 | 1069 | 1063 | -6 | |
| 2025 | 1063 | 1032 | -31 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 68–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carls Jr.'s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2024, there were a total of 1,063 restaurants. This total is comprised of both franchised and company-operated locations. Specifically, there were 1,014 franchised restaurants and 49 company-operated restaurants.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the overall size and composition of the Carls Jr. system. It shows the relative proportion of franchised versus company-operated stores, which can provide insights into the company's franchising strategy. A system that is heavily franchised may suggest that the franchisor is focused on expanding through franchisees' capital rather than their own.
It's important to note that the fiscal year end used for these figures runs through the last Monday in January. Therefore, the numbers reported for 2024 actually reflect the status as of January 27, 2025. This detail is crucial for accurately interpreting the data and comparing it with other information.