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Major Carl’s Jr operator reportedly set to shutter, sell dozens of California locations

A major Carl’s Jr. franchisee is planning to offload 59 locations across California after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year. Harshad Dharod intends to close 10 restaurants and sell 49 others operating under the Anaheim-born fast-food chain, according to the Los Angeles Times.Dharod’s Friendly Franchisees Corporation, which touts itself as the largest California-based Carl’s Jr. franchisee, has acquired at least 65 locations since 2000, according to its website.However, rising operating costs and California’s $20-per-hour fast-food minimum wage have reportedly strained the busi...