Company: Carl’s Jr
Industry: Fast food
Description: Carl’s Jr., founded on July 17, 1941, in Anaheim, California, by Carl N. Karcher, is an iconic American fast-food chain specializing in charbroiled burgers, fries, and hand-scooped shakes. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, it operates as a subsidiary of CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., with a franchise-heavy model, franchising since 1984, supporting 3,186 locations worldwide as of 2021, including 1,062 in the U.S. and presence in over 20 countries like Canada, Australia, Mexico, and recent expansions into the UK in 2024. Recent initiatives include 100% cage-free eggs in U.S. locations and adaptations amid challenges like Australian store closures.While specific current employee numbers are not publicly detailed, the chain historically employed over 10,000 by 1980, now supporting tens of thousands across its global network. Financially stable, Carl’s Jr. ranked No. 54 on Entrepreneur’s Top Franchise 500 in 2016, reflecting growth potential in the $300+ billion fast-food industry.
For job seekers, opportunities include entry-level crew members (cashiers, cooks, drive-thru staff), shift supervisors and restaurant managers for operations and customer service, plus corporate roles in marketing, supply chain, franchise development, and executive leadership. (according to Wikipedia and the company).
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