Food Retailing / Supermarkets

Carl’s Jr. Expands to Turkey

Restaurant operated by FET Restoran Isletmeleri A.S.

Published

13 years ago

April 13, 2011

VMSD Staff

CKE Restaurants Inc. (Carpinteria, Calif.) has opened its first Carl’s Jr. restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey. Located in the Cevahir Shopping Mall in central Istanbul, the location marks the first of at least 25 Carl’s Jr. restaurants to be opened in Turkey over the next six years by franchise partner FET Restoran Isletmeleri A.S.

The entry of Carl’s Jr. into Turkey is part of a strategic plan by CKE Restaurants to accelerate franchise development in international markets and grow the system as a whole.

“We are determined to make Carl’s Jr. the leading QSR brand in Turkey by providing premium, high-quality menu items, premium facilities, and exceptional customer service,” says Nurhan Azizoglu, general manager of FET Restoran Isletmeleri A.S. “We have aggressive growth plans for Turkey and hope to make Carl’s Jr. the destination of choice for Turkish consumers.”

Currently, parent company CKE franchises 363 international restaurants between its Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands. The company has strategic development plans to double its international presence within the next five years.

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