A Carl's Jr. franchisee is closing 10 and selling 49 Southern California locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- Franchisee Harshad Dharod blames lack of support from Carl's Jr. and California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers.
- The closures include locations in Tarzana, Arcadia, Covina, Granada Hills, Reseda, Santa Rosa, Diamond Bar, Pasadena, and San Gabriel. - Carl's Jr.
says the situation is specific to this franchisee and does not affect other operations. The move highlights challenges faced by fast-food franchisees amid rising labor costs and corporate tensions.