May 20, 2013

Hardee's

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Unveil Jim Beam Bourbon Burger

In yet another fast food first, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s will begin selling burgers with the taste of a branded, distilled spirit when they introduce the new Jim Beam Bourbon Burger. 

CKE Chooses PAR POS System for Carl's Jr., Hardee's

ParTech, Inc., a subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation, announced that CKE Restaurants has selected the new PAR EverServ 7700 POS for its Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurants.

After a rigorous testing and certification process by CKE, the EverServ 7700 terminal is now...

CKE Puts Fried Aside with Charbroiled Fish Sandwich

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's announced the addition of the Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish Sandwich to their menus.

The sister brands are the first national fast-food chains to offer a charbroiled fish sandwich, not battered and deep fried, on the menu. At only 420 calories, the new...

Carl's Jr., Hardee's Beef Up with Jalapeño Turkey Burger

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are spicing up the holidays with the introduction of the Jalapeño Turkey Burger.

At just 490 calories, the newest addition to the award-winning line of Charbroiled Turkey Burgers offers indulgently spicy taste and a leaner, lower-calorie meal option...

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Hardee's Tempts Guests with Steak, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

Hardee’s is adding another tempting biscuit sandwich to its already famous breakfast menu. The chain is making the classic breakfast combination of steak and eggs even better—and also portable—with the addition of the new Ribeye Steak, Egg & Cheese Biscuit.

Now...

Archway Joins Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s in Stars for Heroes

Archway, a leader in marketing logistics and fulfillment services, again joined clients Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s earlier this year for Stars for Heroes, an in-store fundraising campaign that raised nearly $800,000 in support of military communities and families through partnerships...

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. Go Meat on Meat with BBQ Cheeseburger

Proving once again that two meats are better than one, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are unleashing the Memphis BBQ Burger, a new “meat-on-meat” burger pairing saucy pulled pork with a classic charbroiled beef patty to create a match made in BBQ heaven.

Smoked, pulled...

CKE Announces Initial Public Offering

CKE Inc., parent company to Hardee's and Carl's Jr., announced today that it has commenced an initial public offering of 13,333,334 shares of its common stock at an anticipated public offering price between $14.00 and $16.00 per share.

The company is offering 6,666,667 of the...

Bacon Bacon Biscuit Sizzles On Menu at Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s introduce a sizzling new addition to their lineup of Made from Scratch biscuits that will satisfy any bacon lover’s morning craving.

A breakfast sandwich with twice the goodness, the Bacon Bacon Biscuit features crispy bacon strips...

Hardee's Serves Up Opportunities in Minneapolis

CKE Restaurants, parent company of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, announced its intent to develop new Hardee's restaurants throughout the Minneapolis Minnesota, area. The company is seeking to expand its Minneapolis footprint over the next several years and sees the potential to...

CKE to End Gestation Crate Pig Confinement

CKE Restaurants, owner of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant chains, announced today that it will work to ensure that its pork supply is purchased from suppliers who use group housing methods for pigs. 

Carl's Jr., Hardee's to Continue Fundraising for Military Families

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant chains, raised more than $750,000 for military families and communities through its three-week Stars for Heroes in-store fundraising campaign.

The company also plans to continue fundraising efforts online and...

CKE Actively Seeking Hardee’s Franchisees in Charlotte, N.C.

CKE Restaurants, Inc., announced today its intent to develop new Hardee’s restaurants throughout the Charlotte, North Carolina, area.

The company is seeking to expand its Charlotte footprint over the next several years and sees the potential to develop more than 35...

Owner of Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s Plans $100 Million IPO

CKE Inc., owner of the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands, has plans to go public again. The company filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday, May 17, seeking to raise an estimated $100 million IPO.

CKE Inc. plans to use the IPO proceeds to repay...

Hardee’s Honors RMG with Prestigious Founder’s Award

Hardee’s franchise owner Restaurant Management Group (RMG) has received the 2012 Wilber Hardee Founder’s Award from Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc.

The prestigious award is named after the founder of Hardee’s and is awarded annually to the single Hardee...

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s Hit Jackpot With Model Kate Upton

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are known for their use of pop-culture icons in their advertising, so casting Kate Upton as their latest spokeswoman in the campaign for the Southwest Patty Melt was seen as a continuation of that strategy. However, Upton was signed and the ads filmed before...

NFSSC Taps Boddie-Noell CEO for Conference Keynote

The National Food Service Security Council (NFSSC) is pleased to announce that Bill Boddie, president and CEO, Boddie-Noell Enterprises, will serve as a keynote at its 33rd Annual Conference, Aug. 5-8, in Baltimore.

NFSSC is the leading trade association for loss prevention, risk...

Archway Acquires Marketing Provider Synq Solutions

Archway, a leader in marketing logistics and fulfillment services, announced today that it has acquired Synq Solutions, Inc. (Synq)....

National Turkey Federation Awards Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s

The National Turkey Federation (NTF) named Carl's Jr. and Hardee's recipients of its 10th Annual "Turkey on the Menu" (T.O.M.) Award in the fast food category. The award honors the chains for introducing a variety of charbroiled turkey burgers on their menus,...