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FOOD Site Location Assistance CKE provides franchisees with the development tools they need to grow. We assist with site selection, restaurant design, equipment ordering, construction and training. In addition, we offer a flexible building prototype designed to manage up-front restaurant costs. Opportunity Description With more than 3,600 franchised and company-owned restaurants* in 44 states and 36 foreign countries and territories, franchise growth is the future of Carl’s Jr.® and Hardee’s® . We are dedicated to helping Franchisees build growing restaurant operations that are sustainable for the long term. To this end, the strategy and core positioning of the Carl’s Jr.® and Hardee’s® banners are oriented to building top-line sales that support franchise profitability via premium product strategy, strong restaurant fundamentals and cutting-edge advertising. With best-in-class menus, innovative systems and outstanding brand recognition, we are poised for sustained growth around the world. Rankings FAST FRANCHISE FACTS • Consistently Ranked Among The Best-Tasting & Highest Quality Burgers In The Industry Franchising Since: Carl’s Jr. founded 1941 | Hardee’s founded 1961 • Hardee’s Ranked #1 In The Hamburger Category By Entrepreneur Magazine 2014 Franchise 500® Multi-Unit Franchisee Operating Units: Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s: 98.46% of stores, 74.38% of franchisees Total Franchise Operating Units: Carl’s Jr.: 985 | Hardee’s: 1685 Company Operating Units: Carl’s Jr.: 168 | Hardee’s: 118 Capital Investment: Carl’s Jr.: $1.2 million+ | Hardee’s: $1.3 million+ Franchise Fee (per unit): $35,000 with a reduction for additional units Royalty Fee (per unit): 4% Advertising Fee (per unit): 7% Earnings Claims: Yes Build-Out Options: Freestanding with drive-thru, end-cap with drive-thru, airport & mall locations, colleges & universities, sports stadiums & arenas, build-to-suit opportunities Available Territories: Carl’s Jr.: Western U.S. & International; Hardee’s: Midwestern, Southern and Eastern U.S. & International. *As of 12/28/16 Qualifications CKE Restaurants is seeking exceptional franchise candidates who have experience operating multiple restaurant and/ or hospitality locations and the ability to acquire prime commercial real estate. We require our candidates to have the following financial resources: a minimum of $300,000 in liquid assets and a minimum net worth of $1,000,000 per unit developed, with a minimum 3-store commitment. CONTACT Michael D’Arezzo |VP Franchise Sales, Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. [phone] [email protected] John Mayes |Director, Domestic Franchise Development, Hardee’s [phone] [email protected] ckefranchise.com MULTI-UNIT BUYER’S GUIDE 2016 MUBG16_listing_pages27-59_4.indd 37 37 4/7/16 4:59 PM