Carl’s Jr. Parent Company to File for $100-million IPO

May 18, 2012 // 10:27 am

Facebook isn’t the only company with eyes set on a public offering this week, looks like the fast food game is looking to get in on some of the action.

CKE Inc., the parent company that operates Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s chains, has just filed for an initial public…

CKE: Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Parent Co. Bought for $619 Million and Debt

March 1, 2010 // 6:44 am

Thomas H. Lee Partners, a Boston firm also responsible for the purchases of Dunkin’ Brands Inc. back in 2006 has inked a deal with CKE Restaurants Inc. to assume roughly $309 million in debt from CKE. CKE shareholders will receive $11.05 in cash for each…

Carl's Jr: CEO Speaks up Regarding McDonald's Angus Burger

August 16, 2009 // 9:22 am

After more than a month after the release of McDonald’s Angus Third Pounder burgers, CKE restaurants chief executive CEO Andy Puzder was definitely not shy about expressing his opinion about his rival’s new menu items. McDonald’s new burger is most notably comparable to Carl’s Jr.…

CKE Restaurants: Carl's Jr. & Hardee's to Offer Monster Energy

August 3, 2009 // 6:11 pm

In what seems like a match made in heaven, CKE Restaurants (parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s) has partnered with Monster Beverage Company to become the first nationwide fast food chain to offer the Monster energy drink. Both companies have been known to approach their marketing…

Carl's Jr. in Kazakhstan, Very Nice!

December 9, 2008 // 11:24 pm

12 new Carl’s Jr. restaurants are set to open in Kazakhstan over the next 5 years. To get an idea, there are almost 200 Hardee’s restaurants throughout the Middle East. I guess only question left to ask is, how much?