A chain of Carl's Jr Restaurants is expected to be rolled out in New Zealand next year.
Restaurant Brands New Zealand has struck a franchise deal with US owner CKE Restaurants, adding to its existing KFC, Pizza Hut and Starbucks Coffee brands.
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Restaurant Brands will be the second franchisee for Carl's Jr, which operates two of the restaurants in Auckland. Carl's Jr strong in the western and south-western states of the US, offering a combination of burgers, burrito-style wraps, and KFC-like chicken options.
It focuses on "partial table service, a 'made-to-order' menu, all-you-can-drink beverage bars, and a strong breakfast offering," the company said in a statement today.