Under what condition will Carls Jr. waive the transferee's development training programs?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (6) Unless waived by CJR in its sole discretion, the transferee and those employees hired by transferee to fill certain designated positions shall complete the development training programs provided in Section 5.F.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–364)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, the completion of development training programs for a transferee is generally required. However, Carls Jr. retains the sole discretion to waive this requirement.
This means that even if a franchisee is transferring their development agreement to another party, that new party would typically need to complete the same training programs as a new franchisee. These programs cover various aspects of developing and operating a Carls Jr. restaurant.
The decision to waive this training rests entirely with Carls Jr., and the FDD does not specify particular criteria or situations that would lead to a waiver. A prospective franchisee should inquire directly with Carls Jr. about what factors they consider when deciding whether to waive the training requirement for a transferee.