US fast food chain with ‘best fries’ confirms first ever UK location
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An American fast food chain that’s best known for its chargrilled burgers is heading over the pond and opening in the UK in the coming months. Carl’s Jr. announced in May 2024 that it would be launching here under the stewardship of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), and now the very first location has been confirmed.
![[The Western bacon burger from Carl's Jr.]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Image-One-cd0e.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
The debut restaurant will be setting up shop in Cardiff in April, inside St David’s Dewi Sant – the city’s biggest shopping centre. The space will be able to seat 50 guests and will create 40 new jobs for the local community, with the chain said to be bringing a ‘West Coast vibe tailored to British tastes’.
![[Carl’s Jr. restaurant with a drive thru]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GettyImages-1270973515.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Set to rival the likes of Burger King and McDonald’s, the Carl’s Jr. menu will feature a selection of four ‘classic’ burgers, three premium Angus beef burgers, as well as several chicken burgers. There will also be ice cream milkshakes, bottomless soft drinks, chicken tenders, brownies and ice cream sundaes on offer.
The new Cardiff site is just the beginning for the chain in the UK and Ireland, with an expansion plan already in place. More restaurants are expected to launch later in 2025 and into 2026, with Carl’s Jr. looking to target big cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, and London.
David Moffat, Country Manager for Carl’s Jr. UK, said: ‘Carl’s Jr. has a reputation for delivering high-quality, crave-worthy food that stands out in the burger market. ‘We’re thrilled to bring this iconic brand to Cardiff, our first location in the UK. We’ve had incredible interest from fans eager to experience the Carl’s Jr. difference, and we can’t wait to welcome them this April.’.
