As “pioneers of the great American Burger” Carl’s Jr will opening its doors at the Docklands on Thursday morning.

View photos Popular US hamburger chain Carl’s Jr is offering a year’s supply of free burgers to the first 50 people through its doors at the new Melbourne store on Thursday Source: Carl’s Jr / Facebook More

As part of the launch, the first 50 customers to walk through the doors at Carl’s Jr District Docklands will receive a year’s supply of its famous Chargrilled Thickburgers.

Carl’s Jr has almost 1,500 stores globally, and the Docklands opening will become its 15th in Australia joining other Victorian stores at Westfield Knox, Cranbourne, as well as Queensland and South Australia.

Previous openings, including at Westfield Knox last November have had burger lovers camping out overnight, so the burger chain urged customers to arrive early well before doors open at 9am.

View photos Burger lovers of Melbourne can rejoice, with one of America’s best known franchises Carl’s Jr. arriving at the Docklands. Source: Carl’s Jr / Facebook More

“Head down to The District Docklands on Valentine’s Day, 14 February for your chance to win free burgers for a year,” the company said in its Facebook event post.

“The first 50 customers win the ultimate prize and eat free at 9am.”

How to get free Carl’s Jr burgers for a year

Be the first 50 people in line at the opening of the Carl’s Junior store, at the District Docklands (Docklands Drive) on Thursday.

The new store is located adjacent the Melbourne Star, just below HOYTS.

The first 50 customers win the ultimate prize and will also eat free.

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