CKE Restaurants, Inc. has closed the sale of
its Taco Bueno subsidiary, and expects a subsequent substantial loss for the first quarter.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today that Andrew F. Puzder has
been appointed to its board of directors. Puzder is filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Tom Thompson.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. announces today the
appointment of Dennis J. Lacey as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Through its La Estrella Latina de Carl’s Jr. Scholarship, CKE Restaurants,
Inc. has awarded 20 university-bound Latino high school students with $1,000 each to help defray college costs.

The Sourdough Ranch Bacon Cheeseburger—the newest sandwich at Carl’s Jr—is a burger is served on toasted sourdough bread, ranch sauce, Swiss-style cheese, breaded onion rings, tomato and lettuce.

Carl’s Jr. looks to boost marketshare in Spokane through safety. By Paul Gereffi

It was during the busy lunch-hour rush that Carl’s Jr. employees Michael Martinez of Victorville and Dustin Megill of Huntington Beach were surprised with balloons, good news and a large check at their restaurant in front of all their customers and co-workers.