CKE Restaurants

Coalesce Raises $50 Million in Funding to Accelerate Innovation for Data Teams

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Since publicly launching in 2022, Coalesce has revolutionized data transformation within the ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) workflow on the Snowflake Data Cloud .

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  • Since publicly launching in 2022, Coalesce has revolutionized data transformation within the ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) workflow on the Snowflake Data Cloud .
  • Its unique approach to data transformation helps data teams accelerate data pipeline development and improve data collaboration.
  • “Snowflake Ventures invests in our ecosystem partners to accelerate innovation,” said Harsha Kapre, Director at Snowflake Ventures.
  • Coalesce is also a Double-Black Diamond partner (booth 2303) at Snowflake’s Data Cloud Summit 2024 , June 3-6 in San Francisco.

CKE Restaurants names brand presidents for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (CKE), parent company of Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's®, is announcing the appointment of brand presidents for Carl's Jr., Hardee's and International.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (CKE), parent company of Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's®, is announcing the appointment of brand presidents for Carl's Jr., Hardee's and International.
  • Mike Woida will continue to lead as International President, Chris Bode was named Hardee's USA President last fall, and Blake Devillier has joined CKE Restaurants as Carl's Jr. USA President.
  • CKE will continue to leverage the global scale of the company to build industry's leading growth capabilities.
  • Devillier joined CKE restaurants on April 1 and is a strategic executive with experience leading multi-site operations, fueling culture, growth, efficiency, and execution that drives breakout performance.

CARL'S JR. LAUNCHES 2024 FOUNDERS' SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all aspiring college students in states with Carl's Jr.® restaurants! CKE Restaurants, Inc. announces today the opening of its 2024 Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship application window. Ten recipients are selected for the scholarship each year, with each receiving $10,000 toward tuition at a college of their choosing, for a total of $100,000.

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  • Ten incoming college freshmen will receive $10,000 each in scholarships, for a total of $100,000
    FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all aspiring college students in states with Carl's Jr.® restaurants!
  • CKE Restaurants, Inc. announces today the opening of its 2024 Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship application window.
  • Ten recipients are selected for the scholarship each year, with each receiving $10,000 toward tuition at a college of their choosing, for a total of $100,000.
  • Learn more about the 2024 Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship, meet the 2023 winners, and APPLY HERE .

CKE Restaurants International Gains Insights on Customer Experience with GuestXM powered by Black Box Intelligence

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. International (CKE) is excited to announce a new partnership with GuestXM powered by Black Box Intelligence in an effort to gain insights on the company’s customer experience (CX) across their brands, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s.

Key Points: 
  • CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. International (CKE) is excited to announce a new partnership with GuestXM powered by Black Box Intelligence in an effort to gain insights on the company’s customer experience (CX) across their brands, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s.
  • CKE owns, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants around the world and has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and quality products through their global network of franchised restaurants.
  • After evaluating several options, CKE chose GuestXM to streamline their tech stack and gain more actionable insights from a platform purpose-built for restaurants.
  • “With over one thousand restaurants worldwide we need to have a strong pulse on the brand experience.

Hardee's® welcomes back a fan-favorite menu item and launches a soon to be favorite

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardee's heard hungry fans loud and clear. Back by popular demand, please welcome Hardee's Cinnamon 'N' Raisin Biscuit to the menu. Removed from the menu in 2002 with comeback moments over the years, a long-standing favorite, these buttery, cinnamon swirl biscuits with juicy, tart raisins are making an official return for the first time in 20 years and will be available now through January 2. 

Key Points: 
  • Back by popular demand, please welcome Hardee's Cinnamon 'N' Raisin Biscuit to the menu.
  • Candied Bacon will be making its Hardee's menu debut for a limited time beginning November 1, at participating locations.
  • "Bringing back the Cinnamon 'N' Raisin Biscuit due to popular demand is a great example of the community that surrounds Hardee's.
  • We hope Candied Bacon generates the same ravenous fan base as our guests enjoy its savory goodness."

Hardee's Names Tony Robinson as the 2023 Biscuit Baker Competition Champion

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardee's®, known for its famous Made From Scratch™ biscuits, announced Tony Robinson as the winner of its Biscuit Baker Competition during the annual Independent Hardee's Franchisee Association (IHFA) Conference. Hardee's biscuits are a timeless hallmark of the restaurant's dedication in the kitchen, and this year's winner represents the passion that goes into every early morning batch of biscuits.

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  • As a biscuit baker for 11 years, Robinson from Norfolk, VA excelled through three rounds of competition to be crowned the champion
    FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardee's®, known for its famous Made From Scratch™ biscuits, announced Tony Robinson as the winner of its Biscuit Baker Competition during the annual Independent Hardee's Franchisee Association (IHFA) Conference.
  • Robinson, from Norfolk, VA, was one of four finalists from across the brand who competed in the final round of competition in St. Petersburg, FL to be named the "2023 Biscuit Baker Competition Champion" and win the grand prize of $10,000.
  • The competition started in September, with Biscuit Bakers competing locally at more than 1,700 restaurants across the U.S. After rigorous competition among company and franchisees' restaurants, local winners advanced to regional competitions, with four finalists competing in the national competition.
  • Tony Robinson, from Norfolk, VA, has been a Hardee's biscuit baker for 11 years.

Lunchbox Announces New Food Tech Council With Top Leaders to Advise on Future Enterprise Innovation for Restaurants

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunchbox, the enterprise restaurant technology provider that's platformed national and regional QSR brands such as Firehouse Subs, Papa Gino's, Torchy's Tacos, and Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, has announced the company's newly appointed Food Tech Council. The elite assembly of industry thought leaders is set to advise as council members to further develop the brand's leading enterprise technology solutions.

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  • Amy Hom, Anand Gala, Geoff Alexander, among other leaders join the Lunchbox Food Tech Council, advising the company on future innovation as they move upmarket with enterprise offerings.
  • The elite assembly of industry thought leaders is set to advise as council members to further develop the brand's leading enterprise technology solutions.
  • Quickly following the announcement of Erle Dardick joining as Chief Strategy Officer just last month, Lunchbox is building an advisory bench of industry leaders to set the pace for leading-edge enterprise restaurant technology innovation.
  • "Joining the Lunchbox Food Tech Council is like stepping into an innovation kitchen, where the recipe for a sustainable future is being crafted," said Amy Hom.

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Hire New Marketing and Financial Chiefs

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc. (CKE), company of the brands Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's®, announced today the appointment of Jennifer Tate to the position of chief marketing officer and Mike Lenihan to chief financial officer effective immediately. Tate comes from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, most recently serving as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Lenihan comes from Yum! Brands®, most recently serving as vice president of planning and analysis and treasury. Both bring extensive restaurant experience and have proven performance delivering positive results for iconic brands.

Key Points: 
  • Tate comes from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, most recently serving as senior vice president and chief marketing officer.
  • I know Jennifer and Mike are excited, ready to hit the ground running and drive positive results for our organization."
  • Jennifer Tate is a proven marketing leader with a track record of success in driving growth and innovation.
  • She also partnered with cross-functional leadership to reinvigorate the brand in the areas of innovation, digital guest experience and data-driven marketing.

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's exceed annual campaign goal to benefit military families and veterans

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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The annual campaign, which initially launched this year in May, supports active military veterans and families in need.

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  • The annual campaign, which initially launched this year in May, supports active military veterans and families in need.
  • "We are thankful to every guest who donated to the Stars for Heroes campaign, lifting up veterans around the country."
  • USA Cares provides post-9/11 military veterans and families skills training and financial assistance to create long-term stability.
  • In addition to the overall campaign total, CKE Restaurants announced the franchised restaurants, by brand, in the top ten of donations received.

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's raise $1 million and counting for military veterans and families

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® announced today that the Stars for Heroes™ annual fundraising campaign has raised more than $1 million for veterans and military families in need since the start of the campaign on Memorial Day. The funds will continue to benefit partner organizations USA Cares, Stand Up and Play Foundation, and various local charities selected by individual franchisees. USA Cares provides post-9/11 military veterans and families skills training and financial assistance to create long-term stability. Stand Up and Play Foundation provides adaptive sports equipment and engagement opportunities for veterans. 

Key Points: 
  • The funds will continue to benefit partner organizations USA Cares , Stand Up and Play Foundation , and various local charities selected by individual franchisees.
  • USA Cares provides post-9/11 military veterans and families skills training and financial assistance to create long-term stability.
  • Stand Up and Play Foundation provides adaptive sports equipment and engagement opportunities for veterans.
  • "Veterans are an important part of our community at CKE Restaurants, and this is just one way we show our gratitude and give back."