CKE Restaurants, Inc. (CKE), through its subsidiaries, franchisees and licensees, operates some of the most popular U.S. regional brands in quick-service and fast-casual dining, including the Carls Jr., Hardees, La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill and Green Burrito restaurant brands. The CKE system includes more than 3,200 locations in 43 states and in 13 countries. CKE is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CKR and is headquartered in Carpinteria, California. The growth of the now ubiquitous quick-service restaurant is a story of eager young entrepreneurs, including CKE Restaurants founder and industry pioneer Carl N. Karcher, who fed Americas appetite for mobility and an affordable, high-quality meal. Built alongside the emerging car culture of Southern California during and post-World War II, the quick-service restaurant industry grew with the countrys expansive highways and has become a part of American life.
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