It's official: Carl's Jr. has arrived in Florida. 6 things to know about fast-food chain
A newcomer has arrived onto the fast-food scene in Florida: Carl's Jr.
Known for its "impossible-to-ignore flavors," Florida's first Carl's Jr. opened this week in South Florida.
Here's what you should know about the Carl's Jr., its parent company CKE Restaurants Inc. and partner RSMG Holding LLC.
Where is Florida's first Carl's Jr.?
Carl's Jr. opened at 5755 NW 87th Ave. in Doral, Florida. A grand opening was held March 12.
The location was first announced in July 2023 and was followed by pre-opening celebrations, including dining events for local emergency responders.
RSMG will employ more than 40 restaurant "team members," plus management at the 2,500-square-foot Doral restaurant that seats 42.
Will Carl's Jr. expand to more locations in Florida?
"RSMG is looking to position Carl's Jr. as a market leader in South Florida," said Ron Santolaya, CEO and partner of RSMG.
In July 2023, CKE Restaurants has partnered with RSMG Holding LLC and Retail & Food International Brand to bring more Carl's Jrs to the Sunshine State and "are actively searching for new real estate partners with drive-thru capabilities and working to develop 35 Carl’s Jr. locations across the South Florida region."
"We look forward to utilizing our values and creating a long-lasting relationship with the Doral and South Florida community that can continue to grow, and hopefully expand both domestically and internationally, over the upcoming years," Santolaya said.
Carl's Jr. locations
Carl's Jr. has restaurants in 16 states, including its newest one in Florida:
Alaska: 4
Arizona: 73
California: 656
Colorado: 47
Florida: 1
Hawaii: 2
Idaho: 19
Louisiana: 1
Nevada: 44
New Mexico: 16
Oklahoma: 38
Oregon: 58
Texas: 30
Utah: 42
Washington: 34
Wyoming: 3
What you should know about Carl's Jr. and the food it offers
Carl's Jr. describes itself as "famous around the world for big, audacious, impossible-to-ignore flavors inspired by its California roots."
The restaurant opens in time for breakfast, offering everything from breakfast burritos to a spicy breakfast burger combo.
Charbroiled burgers range from the Famous Star with Cheese to the Double Spicy Western Bacon Cheeseburger.
Want chicken sandwich or a wrap? Carl's offers those, too.
Sides range from the typical French fries or waffle fries to fried zucchini and jalapeño poppers.
Want to end with something sweet? Carl's has you covered for dessert, whether it's a cinnamon roll, chocolate cake or strawberry swirl cheesecake. And don't forget about the hand-scooped ice cream shakes.
Earn rewards with Carl's Jr. app
The Carl's Jr. My Rewards Program provides exclusive offers and promotions. Customers earn stars for every dollar spent. Stars can be redeemed for free food.
New My Rewards members can receive an offer for their choice of a free western bacon cheeseburger, hand-breaded chicken sandwich, or bacon-egg- and cheese biscuit with a minimum $1 purchase.
Get the app in in the App Store or Google Play.
Carl's Jr. history
Carl's Jr. was founded in 1941 when Carl Karcher and his wife, Margaret, invested their entire savings to buy a hot dog cart.
The first two Carl's Jr. restaurants opened in Anaheim, California, in the 1950s. By 1977, more than 200 locations served California, and Carl's Jr. became the first quick-serve restaurant to offer salad bars at all 200 locations. In 1979, the company opened its first out-of-state location in Las Vegas.
Today, there are more than 1,000 locations across the U.S. and can be found in 28 countries.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Carls Jr opens first Florida location in Doral
