Content about CKE Restaurants Inc.

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
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 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 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 11, 2011
American chains travel to India to recruit franchisees
U.S. trade agency organizes trip for franchisors seeking expansion in India
January 21, 2011
NRN 50: Ceiling busters
Operators may seek to redefine the ‘magic’ price points with commodities set to spike in 2011
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 10, 2010
Location-based tech gaining ground with restaurants
More operators luring customers with services like Foursquare and Facebook Deals
October 21, 2010
Carl’s Jr. to debut new chicken tenders
Hand-breaded tenders to hit locations in early Nov., company says
October 4, 2010
New nations emerge as lands of growth opportunity
From fast food to casual dining, operators are looking to stake their territory in the emerging markets of Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa.
September 29, 2010
Sales at Carl's Jr. fall, while Hardee's improves
CKE: High unemployment still hurting West Coast stores
September 19, 2010
High-calorie menu items pump up sales, buzz for chains
Such items are popular, according to chain officials. Consumers not only indulge in them, but they come back for more.

August 27, 2010
A look at summer restaurant deals
Hot M&A market sizzled this summer with nine deals closing.
August 16, 2010
Carl's Jr. debuts Philly Cheesesteak Burger
Parent company CKE also adds three board members
July 26, 2010
Carl's Jr., Hardee's plan 'Green Hornet' promos
The chains are planning a multifaceted promotion in mid-November tied to the film's release.
July 12, 2010
Carl's Jr. tests foot-long cheeseburger
The cheeseburger has three beef patties on a 12-inch bun.
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