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Franchise Deep Dive: Carl's Jr. Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

Franchise Deep Dive: Carl's Jr. Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

The beloved West Coast burger franchise, with over 1,000 U.S. locations, began in 1941 as a single hot dog cart in Los Angeles. The brand is managed by CKE Restaurant Holdings, which also owns the fast-food chain Hardee’s.

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