Carl's Jr. is turning 80 years old and celebrating decades of delicious culinary innovations. Since Carl Karcher opened his first hot dog cart in Los Angeles in 1941, Carl's Jr. has since grown into an impossible-to-ignore brand with an international footprint, known for craveable burgers, fries, and more.
Carl's Jr. continues to be a pioneer in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry. From the release of the now-iconic Western Bacon Cheeseburger to recent trailblazing menu offerings like the launch of the first-ever CBD-infused burger on 4/20; The Prime Rib Angus Beef Thickburger; the first national QSR to introduce Beyond Meat and more, head-turning items have always been at the core of Carl's Jr.'s DNA. It doesn't stop there as the brands recently launched their first NFT, auctioning off an iconic burger bite image for a cause, as a nod to Carl's Jr.'s advertising past while remaining focused on the future.