US burger chain Carl’s Jr will open its first UK site in Cardiff on 3 April 2025 under the stewardship of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG).
The new outlet will be located inside the St David’s Dewi Sant shopping centre, with a capacity to seat 70 guests, as reported by Metro, and will create 30 jobs.
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The menu will include four classic burgers, three premium Angus beef burgers, chicken burgers, ice cream milkshakes, bottomless soft drinks, chicken tenders, brownies and ice cream sundaes.
The chain aims introduce a West Coast vibe adapted for British tastes.
The Cardiff opening is the first step in Carl’s Jr’s UK and Ireland expansion plan, with more restaurants planned in 2025 and 2026 in major cities such as Birmingham, Manchester and London.
Carl’s Jr UK country manager David Moffat was quoted by Metro: ‘Carl’s Jr has a reputation for delivering high-quality, crave-worthy food that stands out in the burger market.
‘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 [here], and we can’t wait to welcome our first guests.”
The brand also has a European presence in France, Spain, Denmark and Switzerland.
Founded in 1941 in Anaheim, California, it has expanded to operate 4,000 sites globally.
