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Carl's Jr. to open second UK site in Swansea

Carl's Jr., which was founded in 1941, boasts more than 1100 stores across the US and can also be found in more than 25 countries around the world. It is known for its "iconic charbroiled burgers," including the Famous Star With Cheese and Western Bacon Cheeseburger. Carl's Jr. opened its first-ever UK store in Cardiff on April 3, 2025. Carl's Jr. opened its first-ever UK restaurant in Cardiff on April 3. (Image: Boparan Restaurant Group) Carl's Jr. set to open second UK store in South Wales Now, Carl's Jr. is set to open its second UK store in Swansea. Group Head of Marketing at Boparan Restaurant Group (owner and operators of Carl's Jr. in the UK), James Dodd, said: "After successfully opening the first ever UK store in Cardiff earlier this year, Carl's Jr is excited to be opening yet another store in south Wales. This time in Swansea. "We have been overjoyed with the welcome we have received from the Welsh public so far and can't wait to open the Swansea store in early September." When will Carl's Jr. open in Swansea? An exact date for the opening of Carl's Jr. in Swansea is yet to be revealed. However, Mr Dodd confirmed it would be in "early September". What customers think of Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr. comes highly recommended by customers, with Reddit users describing it as the "GOAT" (greatest of all time). One person, commenting on Reddit group r/unpopularopinion, said: "I find Carl's Jr/ Hardee's to be much better than most, including McDonald's and Burger King." Another fan commented: "The Western Bacon Cheeseburger is undefeated." The UK's favourite takeaways A third user posted: "As an Australian, Carl's Jr is goat purely cause they're the only place that still has soda refills." While another person added: "Carl's Jr. kept me alive for years and I will fight you to the death over it." More Carl's Jr stores coming to the UK in 2025 The US burger chain plans on opening 100 sites across the UK within the next four years. RECOMMENDED READING: Along with the Swansea site, there are set to be five more new restaurants opening before the end of 2025, according to The Sun. These will be located in: Southampton Bristol Manchester York Leeds If you can't wait for the opening of the new sites, Carl's Jr. in St David's Dewi Sant Shopping Centre, Cardiff, is open now.