Hardee's Food Systems, Inc., is an American-based fast-food restaurant chain operated by CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. ("CKE") with locations primarily in the Southern and Midwestern United States. The company has evolved through several corporate ownerships since its establishment in 1960 in North Carolina.
In April 1997, CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Carl's Jr., paid $327 million to Montreal-based Imasco Limited for Hardee's.[2] The merger created a chain of 3,828 restaurants - 3,152 Hardee's outlets in 40 states and 10 foreign countries and 676 Carl's Jr. outlets, primarily in California.
Carl′s Jr.® is America′s fifth largest quick service hamburger restaurant chain
CKE is one of America′s premier foodservice chains that operates or franchises more than 3,115 restaurants in 42 states and in 17 countries
Established in 1941 and with a proven 65+ years track record
CKE is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, which through its subsidiaries, franchises and operates Carl′s Jr.® and Hardee's® quick-service restaurants
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