Create a Video for a Chance to Win $85,000 Cash from Carl's Jr.
Quick Overview
- Grand prize: $85,000 cash
- Entry type: Original 30- to 60-second social video
- Entry frequency: One entry per person
- Closes: August 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time
- Winner selection: Judged contest with finalist voting and sponsor input
This is not a quick random-entry sweepstakes. It is a creative contest that requires an original video and gives entrants a short production window. The effort is higher, but the grand prize is also unusually large.
Who Can Enter
The contest is open to legal residents of the United States and Washington, D.C., excluding Florida, New York, and Rhode Island, who are at least 18 years old. Other standard sponsor, employee, family, household, and recent-winner exclusions apply.
How To Enter
- Create an original Carl's Jr. video advertisement that runs 30 to 60 seconds.
- Post it as a TikTok, Instagram Reel, or YouTube Short during the entry period.
- Tag @CarlsJr.
- Include both required hashtags: #Carls85th and #MyCarlsJrAd.
- Submit only one entry.
Entries must follow the official content and rights restrictions. Any music, images, effects, or other material must be original, public domain with support, or properly licensed for commercial use.
Entry Period
The contest began July 20, 2026 and ends August 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
Prize Details
- One grand prize winner receives $85,000 cash.
- Second- and third-place winners each receive free Carl's Jr. for the rest of 2026, valued at $1,620 per winner.
- Five runner-up winners each receive a $200 gift card.
How Entries Are Judged
The sponsor states that finalists will be evaluated for originality, crave-ability, and how well the video captures the Carl's Jr. brand. Ten finalists advance to a social-media bracket, and the grand prize result combines audience engagement with sponsor panel input.
No purchase necessary. This is a judged contest, not a random drawing. Review every content requirement in the official rules before creating an entry.
