Carl's Jr.

Presto to Participate at Needham Technology & Media Conference

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Presto Automation Inc. (NASDAQ: PRST ), one of the largest drive-thru automation technology providers in the hospitality industry, today announced its participation at the 18th Annual Needham Technology & Media Conference in New York City.

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  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Presto Automation Inc. (NASDAQ: PRST ), one of the largest drive-thru automation technology providers in the hospitality industry, today announced its participation at the 18th Annual Needham Technology & Media Conference in New York City.
  • Krishna Gupta, interim CEO at Presto Automation, is scheduled to present on May 17, 2023 at 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Mr. Gupta will be discussing the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the hospitality industry, the power of Presto Voice™, and our recently announced partnership with CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl's Jr and Hardee's.
  • The presentation will be webcast live, and an archive of the live presentation will be available for a limited time under the “Events” section on the Company’s investor relations website at www.presto.com.

Carl's Jr.® Opens 2022 Founders' Scholarship Submissions

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CKE Restaurants, Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. , has opened applications for the 2022 Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CKE Restaurants, Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. , has opened applications for the 2022 Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship.
  • The brand is dedicating $10,000 each to 10 all-star recipients to put toward tuition at the university of their choosing.
  • Applications are due by 3 p.m. Central Time on March 9, 2022.
  • Graduating high school seniors in states where Carl's Jr. operates are eligible for the annual Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship and can learn more at https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/karcherfounders .

Carl's Jr. Celebrates 80 Years of Innovation

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Carl's Jr. , is turning 80 years old and celebrating decades of delicious culinary innovations.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Carl's Jr. , is turning 80 years old and celebrating decades of delicious culinary innovations.
  • Today, Carl's Jr. continues to be a pioneer in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry.
  • "The history of the brand is woven into our DNA and it continues to shine through every new innovation as we take Carl's Jr. to new heights each year."
  • Follow Carl's Jr. on social media for the latest product news and promotional offers.

Carl's Jr. Ramps Up Australian Expansion with New Master Franchise Agreement

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. ("CKE") announced today a master franchise agreement with CJ's QSR (Franchise) Group Pty.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. ("CKE") announced today a master franchise agreement with CJ's QSR (Franchise) Group Pty.
  • The Master Franchise with CJ's QSR will further accelerate our growth as we build towards a goal to open 200 restaurants over the next 10 years.
  • "CJ's QSR has shown incredible commitment and dedication to bringing our iconic burgers into the Australian community, as have our other Carl's Jr. franchise partners in the territory.
  • As we establish Carl's Jr. in new markets, across Australia, our franchise network will create local jobs and economic growth."

Carl's Jr. & Hardee's Partner With Charlotte Mckinney To Launch First NFT

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are joining the crypto-currency craze and partnering with actress and supermodel Charlotte Mckinney for their first-ever non-fungible token (NFT).

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are joining the crypto-currency craze and partnering with actress and supermodel Charlotte Mckinney for their first-ever non-fungible token (NFT).
  • All net proceeds from the NFT sale will go toward The Simon Foundation for Continence , a nonprofit whose mission it is to provide help and hope for individuals with incontinence.
  • McKinney has remained an avid fan of the brands, most recently teaming up to launch the Happy Star filter on Instagram, encouraging her followers to "Feed Your Happy."
  • "Carl's Jr. was a launchpad for my career and I'm forever grateful for our partnership that sparked such a special moment in my life," said Charlotte Mckinney.

CKE Restaurants Adds Global Development Capability, Accelerates Growth Trajectory

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (CKE), parent company of Carls Jr. and Hardees, announced today the appointment of Matthew Walls as the companys first Chief Global Development Officer.

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  • CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (CKE), parent company of Carls Jr. and Hardees, announced today the appointment of Matthew Walls as the companys first Chief Global Development Officer.
  • His global experience, strategic mindset and track record for successfully managing a Development Center of Excellence make him a great addition to our team.
  • CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (CKE) is a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee.
  • Restaurants LLC and Hardees Restaurants LLC have over 3,800 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 states and 43 foreign countries and U.S. territories.

QDOBA Mexican Eats Appoints Jim Sullivan to Chief Development Officer

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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SAN DIEGO, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- QDOBA , the company voted best fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain in 2019, 2020, and 2021 by USA Today 10Best, announced today the appointment of Jim Sullivan, a seasoned restaurant industry executive with more than 25 years of experience in real estate, franchise development, and site acquisition management, to chief development officer.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- QDOBA , the company voted best fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain in 2019, 2020, and 2021 by USA Today 10Best, announced today the appointment of Jim Sullivan, a seasoned restaurant industry executive with more than 25 years of experience in real estate, franchise development, and site acquisition management, to chief development officer.
  • In his new role, Sullivan will lead all restaurant development activities, including market planning, site selection, real estate negotiations, franchise sales and more to support the company's aggressive growth plan.
  • Prior to joining QDOBA, Sullivan held leadership positions at CKE Restaurant Holdings, parent company to Carl's Jr, Hardee's, Green Burrito and Red Burrito Concepts, including executive vice president of domestic development and, most recently, chief development officer.
  • Previously, he served in multiple leadership positions, including chief development officer of Friendly's Ice Cream Corporation and was the director of franchise sales, marketing and real estate at American Hospitality Concepts.

CKE Restaurants Selects PAR Technology’s Cloud-Based Brink POS® Software

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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ParTech, Inc. (PAR) a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) and a leading global provider of point of sale (POS) solutions and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, announced today CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (CKE), which operates Carls Jr. and Hardees brands, has selected PAR Brink POS software for their corporate-owned restaurants and select franchisee restaurants.

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  • ParTech, Inc. (PAR) a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) and a leading global provider of point of sale (POS) solutions and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, announced today CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (CKE), which operates Carls Jr. and Hardees brands, has selected PAR Brink POS software for their corporate-owned restaurants and select franchisee restaurants.
  • CKE has been a long-time PAR hardware & services customer, and when the company began looking for cloud-based software capable of enabling future technology stacks, Brink POS was uniquely positioned to help.
  • PARs established history of providing CKE with reliable hardware and service solutions, and experience serving other customers in the Tier 1 Quick Service Restaurant space, gave the CKE the confidence to move forward with Brink POS.
  • ParTechs Brink POS integration ecosystem enables quick service, fast casual, table service, and cloud restaurants to improve their operational efficiency by combining its cloud-based POS software with the worlds leading restaurant technology platforms.

CKE Restaurants Hires New Chief Financial and Chief Technology Officers, as It Continues Its Impressive Brand Performance

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (CKE), parent company of Carls Jr. and Hardees, today announced the hiring of Lance Tucker as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Phil Crawford as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (CKE), parent company of Carls Jr. and Hardees, today announced the hiring of Lance Tucker as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Phil Crawford as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200922005665/en/
    We are excited to build on the strength of our current management team with the addition of these two exceptional hires, said Ned Lyerly, Chief Executive Officer at CKE Restaurants.
  • Prior to that, he spent nine years at Louisville-based Papa Johns International, Inc., most recently serving as SVP, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer.
  • Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have over 3,900 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 states and 42 foreign countries and U.S. territories.

Carl’s Jr.® Launches New Steakhouse Angus THICKBURGER® With the Ultimate At-Home Steakhouse Wine Pairing Experience

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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The Carls Jr. x Nocking Point Wines Steakhouse Burger Box makes a steakhouse dinner easy for everyone, replicating the fine dining experience of a wine pairing from the comfort of your home, while enjoying a delicious Carls Jr. Steakhouse THICKBURGER.

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  • The Carls Jr. x Nocking Point Wines Steakhouse Burger Box makes a steakhouse dinner easy for everyone, replicating the fine dining experience of a wine pairing from the comfort of your home, while enjoying a delicious Carls Jr. Steakhouse THICKBURGER.
  • In addition to the wine pairings, the exclusive offering includes a Carls Jr. gift card for customers to enjoy the Steakhouse Angus THICKBURGER that they can purchase at their local Carls Jr. using takeout or drive-thru.
  • If you miss out on the exclusive box, the new Steakhouse Angus THICKBURGER is available now at your local Carls Jr. restaurant.
  • * Carls Jr. Steakhouse Angus Thickburger not included in Carls Jr. X Nocking Point Wines Steakhouse Burger Box