Carl’s Jr to exit Thailand
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Carl’s Jr. plans to close all six locations in Thailand by the end of the month.
R&R Restaurant Group, which holds the rights to operate the burger chain, announced it could no longer bear the costs of operating the fast-food chain.
“We tried to get through it during the second half of 2021. But we were forced to import our ingredients solely from the U.S. due to the restrictions imposed by CKE Restaurants Holdings,” it said of its parent company.
The burger chain opened its first branch in Thailand in 2012 at Central Festival Pattaya Beach.
Update: After this story was published, the group announced its last day of operation will be March. 24.
Questions & Answers
Q.Why is Carl's Jr. Closing its restaurants in Thailand?
Why is Carl's Jr. Closing its restaurants in Thailand?
R&R Restaurant Group, the operator, stated it could no longer bear the costs of running the fast-food chain. They were forced to import ingredients solely from the U.S. Due to restrictions from CKE Restaurants Holdings.
Q.When did Carl's Jr. First open a branch in Thailand?
When did Carl's Jr. First open a branch in Thailand?
The burger chain opened its inaugural branch in Thailand in 2012. This first location was situated at Central Festival Pattaya Beach, marking its entry into the Thai market.
Q.How many Carl's Jr. Locations are closing in Thailand?
How many Carl's Jr. Locations are closing in Thailand?
All six existing Carl's Jr. Locations in Thailand are set to close. R&R Restaurant Group has confirmed this full closure, affecting every outlet currently operating in the country.
Q.What is the final day of operation for Carl's Jr. In Thailand?
What is the final day of operation for Carl's Jr. In Thailand?
The group announced that the last day of operation for Carl's Jr. In Thailand will be March 24. This date marks the complete closure of all its locations.