According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, the systemwide restaurant summary covers fiscal years 2023 through 2025. This information is crucial for prospective franchisees as it provides a recent overview of the brand's performance in terms of outlet numbers. Understanding the changes in restaurant counts over these years can offer insights into the brand's growth trajectory and stability.

The FDD specifies that the numbers for 2023 through 2025 are as of the fiscal year end, which runs from the Tuesday subsequent to the last Monday in January through the last Monday in January of the next calendar year. This is important to note because the fiscal year does not align perfectly with the calendar year, so franchisees should be aware of the specific timeframes being reported.

Specifically, the data includes details on restaurant type (franchised and company-operated), the number of restaurants at the start and end of each year, and the net change in restaurant count. For example, a prospective franchisee can see the number of franchised Carls Jr. restaurants decreased from 1,014 in 2025 to 982 by the end of the year. Analyzing these trends helps potential franchisees assess the overall health and expansion of the Carls Jr. system.