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South Wales Argus
04-08-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Carl's Jr. reveals opening date for second UK site in Swansea
Carl's Jr., which was founded in 1941, boasts more than 1,100 stores across the US and can also be found in more than 39 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: Carl's Jr./Boparan Restaurant Group) Carl's Jr. reveals opening date of second UK store in South Wales Now, Carl's Jr. is set to open its second UK store in Swansea. The restaurant will be located at 40 Wind Street, Swansea, SA1 1EE, and will officially open its doors to the public on September 4, 2025. The new Carl's Jr. restaurant will offer seating for over 40 guests and will create around 25 new jobs. Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) Country Manager for Carl's Jr. UK, David Moffat, said: 'After an incredible response in Cardiff, we're thrilled to be opening in Swansea. 'This next opening continues our mission to bring the true Carl's Jr. experience to the UK — bold flavour, great service, and quality ingredients. We can't wait to welcome the Swansea community.' Free burgers and merchandise on opening day Carl's Jr. will be giving away free burgers and merchandise on the opening day of its Swansea restaurant (September 4). The first 100 customers through the door will receive a free burger and exclusive Carl's Jr. merchandise (including its fan favourite hoodies). Carl's Jr. will be giving away free burgers and merchandise on the opening day of its Swansea restaurant. (Image: Carl's Jr./Boparan Restaurant Group) It will also run a "Find the Star" competition to mark the opening of the new restaurant. Branded stars with a 'You've Won a Free Burger!' message will be hidden in popular spots around Wind Street. Lucky finders can bring their star into Carl's Jr. (Swansea) during opening week to redeem a free Famous Star Burger. "Better than any other fast food chain" - 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). 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." The Cardiff store has also received rave reviews since opening in April, boasting a 4.3 star rating on Google from 1,885 reviews. One customer, writing a review on Google, described Carl's Jr. (Cardiff) as "BANGING" and "better than McDonald's or any other fast food chain in the UK". RECOMMENDED READING: Another customer added: "I have to say the food was great, I tried my very best but it defeated me. You are going to be full leaving here no doubt. "All the staff were fantastic, above and beyond good. "Callum was particularly helpful, it was our first visit so we needed a bit of help. Callum talked us through the choices and the milkshake options. The milkshakes are outstanding btw!" "Overall, an amazing visit, will definitely return."
Daily Mirror
17-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Fast food chain with 'best burger ever' confirms 6 UK locations
The US fast-food chain, which is already popular in Wales, is preparing to open a string of new restaurants across the UK The much loved US fast-food chain Carl's Jr. is set to shake up the UK market with ambitious expansion plans, announcing a slew of new openings across the nation. Currently, Carl's Jr. 's only UK outpost is nestled in Cardiff, Wales. This year, the chain is poised to bolster its British presence with six fresh venues, marking its inaugural foray into England – including a double debut in Yorkshire. Burger enthusiasts are heaping praise on the brand's succulent selections, with many hailing their burgers as "easily better" than those from familiar giants like McDonald's and Burger King. According to The Sun, the forthcoming locations will pop up in Swansea, Southampton, Bristol, Manchester, York, and Leeds Swansea locals can expect their Carl's Jr. to open by the end of August, while Southampton and Manchester are slated to greet their own branches come October. Details on the launch dates for the other sites remain tantalisingly under wraps, as part of Carl's Jr. 's grand plan to launch 100 outlets across the UK over the next five years. Specifics regarding future venues and exact spots are yet to be disclosed. In a thrilling twist for burger lovers, Carl's Jr. is teasing the addition of a novel burger to its summer menu later this month. Moreover, all new establishments will feature a breakfast menu and offer delivery via Uber Eats. Since its inception in 1941, Carl's Jr. has expanded its empire to over a thousand locations across the USA and has landed in 28 different countries. This fast-food behemoth is celebrated for its signature dishes such as the Western Bacon Cheeseburger and Famous Star, not to mention their sinfully indulgent ice cream shakes. Carl's Jr. has captivated a global following of burger aficionados, with many rating it above other top fast-service restaurants. Online, Reddit threads are full of fans singing praises of their Carl's Jr. experiences. One satisfied customer extolled the chain, remarking, "significantly better than anything McDonald's or Burger King could do". Another enthusiast chimed in: "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." A Cardiff diner went as far as to declare it the provider of the "best burger I've ever had".
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
US fast food chain that's ‘easily better than McDonald's & Burger King' confirms first UK restaurant locations
Find out whether one of the restaurants will be opening near you OPEN UP US fast food chain that's 'easily better than McDonald's & Burger King' confirms first UK restaurant locations A HUGELY popular US fast food chain has revealed where it's set to open up locations across the UK. Carl's Jr. currently has one restaurant open in Cardiff, Wales, but it's expecting to open six more locations this year - including its first branches in England. 2 Carl's Jr. is known for its iconic burgers and ice cream shakes Credit: Carl's Jr 2 Six locations are expected to open across the UK this year, including in Manchester and Leeds Credit: Carl's Jr Fast food fans have been raving about its tasty burgers, with some saying it's "easily better" than McDonald's and Burger King. The chain has now revealed exclusively to The Sun that its next locations will be Swansea, Southampton, Bristol, Manchester, York and Leeds. The Swansea restaurant is set to open in late August, while the chain is likely to land in Southampton and Manchester around October. No dates have been confirmed yet for the remaining restaurants. It's part of plans to open up 100 restaurants across the UK within the next five years. Details have not been shared yet on when and where the next locations could open. In even more exciting news, Carl's Jr. has said it will be launching a new burger at the end of the month as part of its summer menu. Plus, all the new locations will include a breakfast menu and be available on Uber Eats for delivery. Carl's Jr. was first founded in 1941 and operates more than 1,000 locations across the USA and in 28 other countries. It's known for its iconic burgers like the Western Bacon Cheeseburger and the Famous Star, as well as its ice cream shakes. Fat Phill's opens first diner in UK The chain has a huge following across the world and some customers say they prefer it to other major chains. Reddit users have been praising the chain, with one person saying its burgers are "significantly better than anything McDonald's or Burger King could do". Another commenter wrote: "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." Meanwhile a reviewer of the Cardiff restaurant said it had the "best burger I've ever had". Which US chains are opening more restaurants? Carl's Jr. is not the only US fast food chain to expand into the UK recently. Just last week Popeyes revealed it had secured millions of pounds to help it open 45 new restaurants across the country. The chain is famous for its crispy fried chicken and already opened 33 locations across the country last year. Meanwhile Chick-fil-A opened the first of five new UK restaurants back in January. The restaurant opened inside an Applegreen service station in Lisburn, County Antrim, on the Lisburn South motorway. It confirmed to The Sun previously it would launch in Northern Ireland, Leeds, Liverpool and London. Major chain Wingstop also has plans to open 20 more UK sites this year. These include dine-in restaurants in Swansea, Newcastle, Lakeside shopping centre in Essex, Streatham in South London and Cardigan Fields in Leeds. Plus, family entertainment and dining centre Chuck E Cheese is reportedly planning to launch six branches across England and Scotland. It has targeted Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol as possible locations. Tex-Mex brand Velvet Taco is also set to make its UK debut soon. The brand will be opening its first restaurant in Piccadilly Circus, London, and has said it will open more UK sites in the coming years.
Time Out
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Get a Wendy's Jr. bacon cheeseburger for a penny through June 2
Although the U.S. is phasing out its penny coin, you can still use one to get a cheeseburger at Wendy's today through June 2, as reported by People. It's hard to believe, but one single cent is enough to get a Jr. bacon cheeseburger, so long as you also purchase something else—maybe the drink to accompany it. It's in honor of National Hamburger Day (today! Who knew?) and the fast food purveyor stretching the holiday out for nearly a week. Here's how it works: you must place your order through the Wendy's app online to be able to see the deal and take advantage of the free burger. People points out that Burger King is also celebrating National Hamburger Day. Today only, you can get a free Burger King hamburger with a purchase of 70 cents or more through their rewards program. For a seven-day stretch, a different menu item (such as a croissant breakfast sandwich or a medium soda) will be free with that 70-cent purchase. Why 70 cents? It's Burger King's 70th birthday. What about other fast food chains? According to its official Instagram, Jack in the Box is giving away a free Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger with the purchase of a large fountain drink. A Facebook post from Carl's Jr. indicates that for the holiday today, you can get a BOGO 1-cent Famous Star burger by ordering in the app. We're not sure if McDonald's is 'observing' the holiday in a similar fashion with freebies. Their corporate page celebrates the Big Mac on National Hamburger Day but doesn't mention how you can get one discounted or complimentary.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bolder, Bigger, Better: Carl's Jr. ® Triple Sizes Iconic Burgers, Launches Natural Energy Lemonade
Guests can enjoy bigger bites and bolder sips with new offers at Carl's Jr. ® this spring FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Good things don't just come in small packages. Carl's Jr. is answering the call of the hungriest guests with the launch of Triple Burgers. When a single or double just isn't enough to curb the craving, fans can now get the irresistible flavors of Carl's Jr. burgers in a new triple size including the Famous Star®, a classic burger with American Cheese, lettuce and tomato or the Western Bacon Cheeseburger® featuring melted American Cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ sauce. Guests can also plus-up the El Diablo, which features bacon, jalapeno POPPERS® bites, pepperjack cheese and jalapeno coins, the Guacamole Bacon with bacon, melted pepperjack cheese, lettuce and tomato or the Big Carl® burger featuring melted American, lettuce and classic sauce. Carl's Jr. wants to cure your hunger and that is why guests who download the Carl's Jr. app and sign up to become a My Rewards member will get a free Triple Burger with minimum purchase within fourteen days of registration. To wash down this massive meal, Carl's Jr. is also launching a delicious take on their Hand-Crafted Lemonade. Just in time for warmer weather, the new Tropicali Refresher is bursting with tropical flavor and infused with natural caffeine. Guests can take advantage of this limited time offer at participating locations from March 19 until May 13. "Carl's Jr. has always been bold and willing to push the limits, so why restrict our guests from getting more of what they love?" said Maripaz Romero, vice president of brand marketing. "With the beloved, craveable flavors of our core burgers, it's only natural to introduce this triple patty threat, proving that at Carl's Jr., you don't have to sacrifice size for flavor." In addition to the Tropicali Refresher, Carl's Jr. has revamped their classic Hand-Crafted Lemonade flavors for spring, including both regular and strawberry lemonade, mixed in-house with real fruit juice and cane sugar. "When it comes to satisfying thirst, our guests are on the lookout for unique and intriguing flavors. Combining one of our Triple Burgers with a refreshing lemonade offers an irresistible blend of tastes that our guests are sure to enjoy," Romero stated. For more news, follow Carl's Jr. on social media. For promotions, download the Carl's Jr. app and join the My Rewards loyalty program. My Rewards Loyalty Program: Join here Twitter: @CarlsJr Instagram: @carlsjr About Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr.® is famous around the world for big, audacious, impossible-to-ignore flavors inspired by its California roots. For a bold move, guests have ordered items like over-the-top, juicy charbroiled burger creations, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™, Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™ and indulgent breakfast burgers for more than 80 years. Together with its franchisees, Carl's Jr. operates more than 1,000 restaurants across the U.S. and has a presence in 24 countries worldwide. Learn more at About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, runs and operates Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® restaurants, two beloved brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as iconic charbroiled burgers, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a U.S. and international footprint, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have more than 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants domestically and more than 35 international markets and U.S. territories. For more information about CKE, please visit or its brand sites at and View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
