American fast food chain looking to move to Oxford
The Californian burger joint was first founded in 1941 and operates in more than 1,000 locations across the US and in 28 other countries.
Plans, as first reported by RestaurantOnline, will see a first site open in the capital of Wales, Cardiff, in April while a second location in southern England is planned before the summer.
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Carl's Jr. could be opening in Oxfordshire. (Image: Carl's Jr.)
David Moffat, country manager for Carl's Jr. UK, told the publication: "We're looking at a sturdy rollout with a target of 100 restaurants plus in four years.
'We'll open a number of corporate stores that we'll retain as we go along and we'll also be going into the sub franchise market, which we hope to begin actioning towards the end of the year.
'We've had a lot of interest from big group franchisees already.'
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No further details were revealed for when the other 98 sites are planned to open or where they could open.
The Oxford Mail approached Carl's Jr. over whether one of these stores would be in Oxford and the fast food team confirmed the city was an option.
A spokesperson for Carl's Jr. said: 'We are looking for locations up and down the country so I would think Oxford is on the list."
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