Posts tagged Carl’s Jr.
CALIFORNIA Why is Carl’s Jr. closing? Franchisee to sell nearly 50 SoCal locations
June 17, 2026 // In early filings, Dharod blamed the struggles his stores faced on Carl's Jr. for a lack of support and innovation, and on the state of California for the increase in the minimum wage to $20 for fast-food workers, the LA Times reported.
How McDonald’s, Chipotle, Starbucks are preparing for the fast-food worker battles to come in 2024
January 4, 2024 // “Anyone looking at this in the industry, now that emotion has been removed from the negotiation, sees this as the least bad option or worst good option, depending on which side you’re on,” said Matt Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association, a trade group that represents franchisors, franchisees and franchise suppliers. In exchange for concessions, and staring down a very uncertain outcome on the referendum, “We have this very predictable business environment for our members moving forward,” he said.