You might think the same is true in the case of fast-food giants Carl's Jr and Hardee's, which are both owned by CKE Restaurants and, on the surface, appear to be the same thing with different names.

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CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, announced the appointment of Joe Guith as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Guith arrives at CKE with extensive ...

Hardee's and Carl's Jr are bringing the seafood sandwich in time for Lent (Image via AllRecipes/Hardee's & Carl's Jr.)) Hardee's and Carl's Jr., both operated by CKE Restaurants Holdings ...

“Since premiering our now iconic ad starring Paris Hilton 12 years ago, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s have become synonymous with two things: bikinis and burgers,” said Brad Haley, then the CMO ...

Hardee's has partnered with Tennessee brewery Southern Grist to create an ale. The brand's biscuits are an ingredient in Southern Grist's Strawberry Biscuit… Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have partnered ...

Have you ever wondered why Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. are so alike? They even have similar logos. The two fast food chains are owned by the same company, CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., but the ...

The ad was so transformative to the brands that Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brought Hilton back for another commercial in 2014 that served as a homage to the 2005 ad. Carl's Jr./Hardee's followed up ...

Leadership of the iconic brands Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. announced today they have selected Camelot Strategic Marketing & Media to lead media strategy, buying and planning for the brands’ more than ...

In many ways, the story of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's exemplifies the shifting dynamics we've seen in the American economy over ...