Content about CKE Restaurants

December 14, 2011
Commodity costs may drive price hikes at CKE
Menu price increases may be necessary for Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s
December 5, 2011
CKE Restaurants hires new ad agency
Carl's Jr., Hardee's parent trades David&Goliath for 72andSunny
September 21, 2011
CKE narrows loss in 2Q
Commodity prices and a recall of ground turkey put a strain on CKE
September 20, 2011
Carl's Jr., Hardee's debut Steakhouse Burger
Fine-dining-inspired offering competes with upscale quick-service burgers
September 12, 2011
Battle of the beef
Dallas-Fort Worth's robust economy and diverse customer base has burger purveyors duking it out
August 26, 2011
Study: Chipotle tops limited-service restaurants among Gen Y
L.E.K. Consulting study ranks dining preferences of customers ages 16 to 24
July 8, 2011
Video: A look back at CKE’s ads
NRN takes a look at the company’s (in)famous commercials
June 29, 2011
Price increases, new menu items boost Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s sales
Sales rise due to price hikes, but transactions drop slightly
June 28, 2011
CKE: Sales rise, loss narrows in 1Q
Hardee’s posts best same-store sales result in seven years
June 23, 2011
No bikinis: CKE launches new ad campaign
Robots replace bikini babes in latest Carl's Jr. ad
June 8, 2011
CKE names Haley chief marketing officer
Brad Haley has been promoted to chief marketing officer of CKE Restaurants
May 16, 2011
Operators wake up to breakfast sales potential

Restaurant operators are expanding breakfast options to tap into the growing daypart
May 6, 2011
Andrew Puzder on Hardee’s turnaround
CEO looks back on the rise, fall and return of Hardee’s
April 27, 2011
CKE unapologetic about indulgence in new ads
Commercials highlight chain’s heritage of ‘big fat’ burgers
April 15, 2011
Sources: Baja Fresh for sale
Company has no comment, private-equity players say timing may be right
April 14, 2011
CKE swings to 2010 loss on merger fees

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent to the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurant chains, which together total 3,159 restaurants, swung to a 2010 net loss on going-private transaction costs, larger interest expenses and reduced revenue from the sale of Carl’s Jr. distribution center.

April 4, 2011
Quick-service plays to the fans
Chains tap into the proven spending power of their most loyal diners
February 14, 2011
Operator of the Year Award

Sally Smith, president and chief executive of Buffalo Wild Wings, was named Operator of the Year by Nation’s Restaurant News during its 51st annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference in Orlando, Fla.

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February 14, 2011
Pioneer Award

The Pioneer Award is selected each year by the Editorial Board of Nation's Restaurant News. A veteran multi-unit foodservice operator is recognized for professional dedication and contributions to the foodservice industry. This honoree is saluted for sustaining innovation and creativity, congratulated for a lifetime of success and gratefully thanked for a career of service. This award was presented during MUFSO.

February 7, 2011
Potential sales of Arby's, Long John Silver's and A&W hint at more deals ahead
Long John Silver’s, A&W All-American Food and Arby’s were put up for sale last month, stoking speculation about potential buyers, the state of restaurant industry mergers and acquisitions, and the future of these chains.
February 3, 2011
Hardee's outlets temporarily closed in Egypt
Officials report some restaurants damaged after being looted
December 20, 2010
The biggest trends in 2010
Several events and restaurant trends from 2010 stand out
December 8, 2010
Hardee's, Carl's Jr. parent looks to hold prices steady
CKE reluctant to raise prices despite rising food costs, officials say
December 6, 2010
Cashing the check-in
New location-based programs offer customers tangible rewards
November 18, 2010
Q&A: CKE on app development
EVP Brad Haley dishes on mobile app for customer rewards program
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