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American burger chain to open second UK restaurant in Wales
American burger chain to open second UK restaurant in Wales
Carl's Jr chose Cardiff for its first UK location and its second will also be on Welsh shores
The chain is known for its famous charbroiled burgers
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Months after opening its first UK branch in Wales, Carl's Jr is gearing up to launch a new location. Signs of Carl's Jr arrival have been spotted by eagle-eyed locals on Swansea's Wind Street where the popular burger chain will be opening, taking one half of the former TGI Friday's restaurant.
With its signature American-style menu featuring favourites like the six dollar burger, hand-scooped milkshakes and charbroiled turkey burgers, Carl's Jr will be sharing the building with Slim Chickens, another American chain which recently confirmed its opening date for Thursday, June 26.
Founded in California in 1941 by Carl and Margaret Karcher, Carl's Jr is expanding across the UK and Ireland through a franchise agreement with Boporan Restaurant Grou, which also operates Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Carluccio's and Slim Chickens.
The branch promises to bring a slice of California to the streets of Swansea
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Its first UK branch opened in Cardiff's St David's Centre earlier this year and the Swansea restaurant is expected to follow in early September, with a opening date to be confirmed.
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After its opening WalesOnline tried the new Cardiff restaurant and you can read our verdict here.
Carl's Jr fans have taken to social media to express their excitement about the US chain's growing presence in the UK, with some claiming it's "better than McDonald's."
One user on X commented: "Carls JR is easily better than McDonald's Burger King and probably most of the other American fast food chains you have currently in the United Kingdom."
Another added: "Carls jr is better than Mcdonalds, el diablo is tasty as f**k".
Alongside the Swansea location, the Sun has reported that plans are well underway for five more Carl's Jr restaurants to open across the UK before the end of 2025.
These new sites will reportedly be located in Southampton, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester and York.
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Ahead of the opening, a spokesperson from Carls Jr, said: "We are extremely excited and love the amount of Love the Welsh people are showing Carls Jr!"
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