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Bojangles vs Carl's Jr.

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Bojangles and Carl's Jr. are quick-service restaurants franchises. Bojangles requires an investment of $720K – $3.8M while Carl's Jr. requires $1.5M – $3.2M. In terms of revenue, Bojangles reports higher average unit revenue at $2.4M. On SBA loan performance, Carl's Jr. has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Bojangles (8.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates Bojangles F (Bottom Quintile) and Carl's Jr. A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$720K – $3.8M
$1.5M – $3.2M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$25K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.4M
$1.4M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
8.0% (26 loans)
0.0% (34 loans)
Total Units
813
1,063
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2020
1984
FDD Year
2024
2024