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      A remodeled Hardee's restaurant.
      Carl's Jr., Hardee's Join the AI Drive-Thru Revolution
      CKE saw a boost in accuracy and employee satisfaction in tests.
      Carl’s Jr. Snack Sack.
      Carl’s Jr. Announces $4.20 Snack Sack

      Carl’s Jr. is announcing a new $4.20 Snack Sack available April 5-24 at participating locations.

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      Hardee's, Carl's Jr. Parent Names Max Wetzel CEO
      He takes over for Ned Lyerly, who spent three decades at the company.
      Philly Cheesesteak burger.
      Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Introduce Philly Cheesesteak Menu Platform

      Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are releasing a new menu platform inspired by the city of Brotherly Love—Philadelphia.

      Carl's Jr. to Offer $4.20 Snack Sack

      Munchies, meet your match. Carl’s Jr. is announcing a new $4.20 Snack Sack available April 5-24 at participating locations. The combination hits all the high points, featuring a 6-piece...
      Max Wetzel's headshot.

      Hardee's, Carl's Jr. Parent Names Max Wetzel CEO

      He takes over for Ned Lyerly, who spent three decades at the company.

      CKE Restaurants Announces Opening of 2023's Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship

      Calling all aspiring college students in states with Carl's Jr. locations: CKE Restaurants, Inc. announces today the opening of its 2023 Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders'...
      Philly Cheesesteak burger.

      Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Introduce Philly Cheesesteak Menu Platform

      Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are releasing a new menu platform inspired by the city of Brotherly Love—Philadelphia. The all-new Philly Cheesesteak menu platform combines the iconic Philly...
      Big Carl Energy combo.

      Carl's Jr. Launches the 'Big Carl Energy' Special

      The Big Carl and The Really Big Carl are more than just burgers -- they are an energy. A confidence that anyone can obtain and exude. To show that size does matter, Carl’s Jr. is...

      Carl's Jr. Signs Deal to Grow in Switzerland

      CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. announced a franchise agreement with Spycher Burger Gang AG to develop Carl’s Jr. restaurants in Switzerland. This partnership marks an extension of CKE...
      Chick-fil-A employees take order in drive-thru lane

      The 2022 QSR® Drive-Thru Report

      Technology and innovation inspired by COVID-19 have turned quick service’s biggest category into something hardly recognizable. And that’s a great spin all around. 

      Carl’s Jr. and the Los Angeles Rams Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

      Carl’s Jr. and the Los Angeles Rams are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Parking Lot Party. Carl's Jr. will be hosting the Parking Lot Party on October 3. The activation is taking place...
      Hardee's and Carl's Jr. new restaurant design.

      Hardee's, Carl's Jr. Add Visual Rebrand to Modernization Journey

      The updated designs will been seen through physical restaurant design, uniforms, in-store signage, food packaging, and advertising.

      Carl's Jr. Selects 10 Scholarship Winners

      Carl's Jr. announced today that it has selected 10 recipients for the 2022 Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founder's Scholarship. Each winner will receive $10,000 toward tuition at...
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