Carl’s Jr giving away 100 free burgers to celebrate its opening at St David’s Cardiff
- ontargetmedia8
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
Carl’s Jr., the renowned American burger chain founded in 1941 in Southern California famous for its Chargrilled Burgers, is officially launching in the UK. The first restaurant will open its doors on 3rd April 2025 at St. David’s Cardiff, marking an exciting milestone in the brand’s continued international expansion.
This highly anticipated opening is the first Carl’s Jr. restaurant in the United Kingdom and is set to deliver an authentic California experience. The restaurant will offer seventy seats, providing a comfortable and vibrant space for locals and visitors to enjoy Carl’s Jr.’s signature menu items in the heart of Cardiff.
To celebrate the grand opening, Carl’s Jr. will be offering 100 free burgers to the first customers through the door on opening day. It’s the perfect opportunity to sample one of the iconic burgers that have made Carl’s Jr. a favourite around the globe.
The Cardiff restaurant will also create thirty new jobs for the local community, from restaurant staff to management roles, as part of the brand’s commitment to supporting the local economy and providing exciting employment opportunities.
David Moffat, Country Manager, BRG for Carl’s Jr. UK said: “We are thrilled to bring Carl’s Jr. to Cardiff, marking our first location in the UK. The team at BRG has been working hard to bring the Carl’s Jr. experience to the UK, and we can’t wait to welcome our first guests soon.
“We’ve seen incredible excitement from fans eager to try our food, and we’re confident our range of juicy 100% Angus Beef Burgers, Hand-Breaded Chicken Burgers and Tenders, as well as irresistible Ice-Cream Shakes will quickly become customer favourites.”
The new Cardiff location is just the beginning of Carl’s Jr.’s plans for the UK, with more locations expected in the near future. This launch is part of the brand’s broader European growth strategy, further strengthening its existing presence on the continent. Currently, CKE Restaurants, owner of the Carl’s Jr. brand, operates more than 1,100 international restaurants in 39 countries.
In the UK, Carl’s Jr. will feature the brand’s signature menu offerings, all crafted to provide the perfect balance of quality and flavour. Fans of the brand can expect the same crave-worthy, indulgent food that has made Carl’s Jr. a beloved name worldwide.
