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Is Carl’s Jr. Halal?

Carl’s Jr. is one of the most popular food chains in the world, so it is no surprise that thousands of users have asked us if it is halal.

About Carl’s Jr.

Carl’s Jr. Restaurants LLC is an American fast food restaurant.

It was founded in Anaheim, CA by Carl Karcher, Margaret Karcher in 1941.

It has over 3,000 branches in North America.

In short, Carl’s Jr. is huge and popular!

Some the of the popular items on the menu are:

  • Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger —
  • California Classic Double Cheeseburger —
  • Panko-Breaded Fish Sandwich —

We are getting hungry just looking at these! There are so many other delicious items on the menu that you can check out on their website www.carlsjr.com!

Halal Information

Carl’s Jr. has over 3000 locations worldwide.

In Muslim countries such as Malaysia, Carl’s Jr. offers a 100% halal menu. 

In the USA, Carl’s Jr. main menu is not halal. There is no mention of halal on their official website or social media. 

Carl’s Jr. Australia responded to a question about halal, saying that although their beef is sourced from Comgroup and chicken from Ingham but since the restaurant sells bacon, there’s always a risk of cross-contamination.

Carl’s Jr. is not halal in New Zealand. Their official website has confirmed this, saying:

“Our food is made to a strict food and safety procedure but it does not include halal standards for both our beef and chicken. We do not have a halal certification at any of our stores.”

Halal Verdict

So, what’s the halal verdict?

Carl’s Jr. is not halal in the USA, and New Zealand. 

In Muslim countries, Carl’s Jr. offers a 100% halal menu. 

In Australia, Carl’s Jr. sources halal beef and chicken but also does serve bacon out of the same kitchens. 

Obviously there are many non-meat items on the menu which halal observers can consume, such as their 

  • Beverages – such as their Ice Cream Shakes, Coffee, and Iced Tea
  • Desserts – such as their French Toast Dips, Cinnamon Roll and Chocolate Cake, and
  • Sides – such as their Waffle Fries, Hash Browns, Onion Rings.

Halal Caveat

You should always verify the halal status with the restaurant directly just to be sure!

Restaurants change their meat suppliers and their policies constantly. 

Furthermore, individual franchise locations change ownership all the time. So one location’s owner can use halal meat but can sell it to a new owner who chooses not to. So, to make sure that you have the latest information — reach out to the establishment!

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