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Carl's Jr. debuts All-Natural Turkey Burger

Carl's Jr. announced it has introduced the industry's first All-Natural Turkey Burger line.

January 4, 2016

Carl's Jr. announced it has introduced the industry's first All-Natural Turkey Burger line. Available at participating restaurants, All-Natural Turkey Burgers feature an all-natural, quarter-pound patty made from turkey raised with no antibiotics and served in three varieties: Original, Jalapeño and Teriyaki. The Turkey Burgers are each 500 calories or less, according to a company press release.

Before the launch of All-Natural Turkey Burgers, Carl's Jr. and its sister chain, Hardee's, were the first quick serve restaurant brands to nationally launch Charbroiled Turkey Burgers in 2011, the release stated. Both chains were also the first QSRs to introduce all-natural beef patties in December 2014 and July 2015, respectively.

"When Carl's Jr. and sister chain Hardee's became the first fast food restaurants to nationally introduce Charbroiled Turkey Burgers back in 2011, they clearly filled a need for healthier — but still delicious — menu options in the industry," said Brad Haley, chief marketing officer for Carl's Jr. "However, as we confirmed with our introduction of the industry-first All-Natural Burgers last year, people aren't just looking for fewer calories today, they're also looking for cleaner food. So, in response to that, Carl's Jr. is proud to now offer All-Natural Charbroiled Turkey Burgers — made from turkey that has never, ever received antibiotics. So, whether you prefer charbroiled, all-natural beef or turkey burgers, Carl's Jr. is this only major fast food chain in the country that has you covered."

All three All-Natural Turkey Burger options are served on a toasted wheat bun but may also be ordered as a lettuce wrap:

• Original All-Natural Turkey Burger (490 calories) — Features an all-natural, charbroiled turkey patty, special sauce, mayonnaise, lettuce, red onion, tomato and dill pickle chips on a toasted honey wheat bun.
• Jalapeño All-Natural Turkey Burger (500 calories) — Features an all-natural, charbroiled turkey patty, Santa Fe sauce, sliced jalapeño peppers, pepper-Jack cheese, red onion, tomato and lettuce on a toasted honey wheat bun.
• Teriyaki All-Natural Turkey Burger (480 calories) — Features an all-natural, charbroiled turkey patty, teriyaki sauce, grilled pineapple, Swiss cheese, red onion, tomato and lettuce on a toasted honey wheat bun.

All-Natural Turkey Burgers are available starting at $4.49 and can be ordered as a combo meal with fries and a drink starting at $6.99. Prices may vary.