Carl’s Jr burger chain to open in Epping, Melton, Clayton

Burger fans are in for a treat, with a popular chain set to open three new stores. Find out if there’s one near you.

Carl's Jr. is opening in Epping this week.

A popular American burger chain is opening three new stores in Melbourne.

Carl’s Jr will open new outlets in Epping, Melton and Clayton in the coming weeks, part of its plan to open 150 restaurants across Australia in the next decade.

There are already 10 Carl’s Jr restaurants across Melbourne.

The new Epping outlet, at 145 Gateway Boulevard (corner O’Hearns Rd), will welcome customers from 10am Wednesday.

Carl’s Jr marketing manager Geoff Kaider said Epping was a logical choice for a new restaurant.

“A dynamic and vibrant community in a Melbourne growth corridor, it’s part of our broader plan to establish the Carl’s Jr. brand in areas where the community is looking for a premium quick service restaurant experience,” he said.

Mr Kaider said 80 team members had joined Carl’s Jr. Epping so far, and the company was on the lookout for additional staff members, both crew and management.

He said for more than 80 years, Carl’s Jr. had been perfecting the quintessential American burger experience and had a variety of options to suit all palettes and appetites.

Favourites include the Famous Star with Cheese, the Big Carl, the Western Bacon Cheeseburger and The California Classic.

There’s also bottomless soft drinks in restaurant and “proper milkshakes” with hand-scooped ice-cream, as well as a premium burger range and vegetarian options.

Details: carlsjr.com.au