Hardee's

For Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, 2 are better than 1

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2018

Take a look behind parent company CKE Restaurants' decision to split its twin brands.

Carl’s Jr. borrows a sister chain’s signature

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 20, 2016

The Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s burger chains are expected to introduce a new breakfast sandwich today that’s made with a soft pretzel from Auntie Anne’s.

Food

3 trendlettes we’re watching for August

By Alaina Lancaster on Jul. 27, 2016

This month’s menu trends provide comforting flavors in a thrilling format.

Trump eyes Carl’s Jr.’s Puzder as labor secretary

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 18, 2016

The appointment would give the restaurant industry a zealous advocate at the highest level of policy-making.

Which restaurant franchises are the best bets?

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 18, 2017

A new ranking finds plenty of familiar names toward the top of the list.

Operations

Tools that save energy and provide a competitive edge

By Rita Negrete-Rousseau on Feb. 07, 2017

Operators of all kinds are focusing on the same theme when looking to upgrade their tried-and-true kitchen equipment: advanced technology and energy-saving features.

Carl's, Hardee's get new CEO to succeed Puzder

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 21, 2017

The appointee was in the news earlier today for exiting KFC.

Marketing

Fake news and true stories

By Peter Romeo on May 25, 2017

As if we needed more disinformation in the age of fake news, along comes CKE Restaurants’ controversial new advertising campaign for its dual fast-food brands, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s.

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