About Carl's Jr.
Carl's Jr. is a West-Coast-rooted burger chain serving 100% Black Angus charbroiled burgers, including the Famous Star, Western Bacon Cheeseburger, and the Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich.
Across more than 40 years of operation, the Carl's Jr. menu has evolved into a mix of long-running classics and seasonal limited-time offers. The 10 items below are organized by menu category — appetizers and shareables first, then soups and salads, entrees, sides, desserts, and the bar program. Use the category links on each row to jump to a full comparison across every chain Menu Voyager covers.
If you are scanning prices ahead of a visit, note that Carl's Jr. uses a $ price tier on Menu Voyager, with most entrees priced inside the range shown in each section. Lunch and weekday menus may apply lower fixed-price combos that are not always reflected in the standard dinner card. Where a chain runs a long-standing daily promotion (riblets at similar grill chains, Wing Tuesday at sports bars, Aussie 3-Course bundles at steakhouses) we have noted it inline.
Hours and locations
Headquarters: Franklin, Tennessee.
Signature highlights
- Famous Star with Cheese
- Western Bacon Cheeseburger with onion rings and BBQ
- Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Appetizers
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Onion Rings | Hand-battered onion rings fried golden, served with house dip. |
| Loaded Cheese Fries | Crispy fries piled with melted cheddar, bacon, and ranch. |
Soups & Salads
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Classic Garden Salad | Romaine, tomato, cucumber, cheddar, and croutons with house dressing. |
Burgers & Sandwiches
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Original CheeseburgerMost-ordered | Quarter-pound beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted bun. |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | Beef patty with American cheese and applewood-smoked bacon on a brioche bun. |
| Double Stack Burger | Two beef patties with double American cheese and special sauce. |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | Hand-breaded chicken breast with pickles and mayo on a toasted bun. |
Sides
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Hand-Cut Fries | Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. |
Desserts
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Shake | Hand-spun vanilla ice cream blended thick with whipped cream. |
Drinks & Bar
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | Refillable fountain soda in regular and zero-sugar varieties. |