Carl’s Jr. will celebrate the grand opening of its newest restaurant on Wednesday.
Starting in the United States, but with the chain having more than 3800 restaurants in more than 42 countries, the Shepparton restaurant will be in good company.
As well as providing burgers to Goulburn Valley residents, the new restaurant will also provide local job opportunities, with 60 new jobs created.
Famous for chargrilled thickburgers and hand-scooped ice cream milkshakes, Carl’s Jr. will be located on the corner of Goulburn Valley Hwy and Kialla Lakes Dve.
The Shepparton restaurant is the seventh Carl’s Jr. to open Victoria, and only the second in regional areas.
Carl’s Jr. franchisee, CJ’s Victoria, managing director Andrew Firn said he was delighted to be able to bring Carl’s Jr. to Shepparton.
“This will be our second restaurant to open in regional Victoria, with several more under construction,” he said.
“It’s a fantastic addition to our first regional restaurant in Ballarat.”
Carl's Jr. franchisor CKE Asia Pacific general manager Gaven Needham said there had already been success for the chain in Australia, with plans afoot for more restaurants.
“We have already had tremendous success within the Australia market and aim to open 300 restaurants in the country over the next 10 years,” Mr Needham said.
CJ’s Victoria general manager Domit Makhoul said the company was excited to provide local job opportunities in Shepparton.
“For many of our new crew, this will be their first job,” he said.
Shepparton restaurant general manager Chris Johnson is excited for what is ahead.
“Having been a ‘local’ for over 10 years, I’m excited to be bringing Carl’s Jr. to Shepparton,” he said.
“I am invested in the local community and thrilled that Shepp will be benefiting with jobs and opportunities.
“I look forward to growing the business in Shepparton and giving back to the local community.”
To mark the event, Carl’s Jr. will offer free burgers for a year through a promotional partnership with Shepparton News.
Keep an eye on the News next week for details on how to enter.
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