CKE Restaurants

CKE Restaurants, Inc., established in 1941, is a prominent player in the quick-service restaurant industry. It owns, operates, and franchises popular brands such as Carl's Jr., Hardee's, Green Burrito, and Red Burrito. As of 2016, the company had over 3,700 locations across 44 U.S. states and 40 international countries, with a headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee.