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5 days ago
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CKE Restaurants Appoints Ewan Davenport as President, International
Appointment Brings Deep International Market Development and Brand Growth Expertise to CKE's Global Operations FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (CKE), parent company of Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® is announcing the appointment of Ewan Davenport as President, International. Davenport will oversee the continued expansion and strategic development of CKE's brands in international markets. Davenport brings a wealth of experience in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) and consumer goods sectors, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. Most recently, Davenport served in multiple leadership roles at YUM! Brands, Pizza Hut, for more than nine years, including Managing Director for Global Franchise Markets and Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. During his tenure, he was instrumental in driving growth, brand presence and franchisee relations across diverse and dynamic international landscapes. His prior experience also includes significant financial and commercial leadership positions at SABMiller and Unilever. "I am incredibly excited to join the CKE team and lead the international division for such iconic brands as Carl's Jr. and Hardee's," said Ewan Davenport. "There is immense potential for growth in existing markets and opportunities to introduce our beloved burgers to new guests around the world. I look forward to working with the talented team at CKE and our dedicated franchise partners to build on the strong foundation already in place and accelerate our international strategies." The appointment of Davenport underscores CKE's commitment to growing its global footprint and continuing to strengthen its brand presence worldwide. Joe Guith, CEO of CKE Restaurants, commented on the appointment, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Ewan Davenport to our executive team. His extensive international experience, proven leadership in the QSR industry, and deep understanding of franchise operations make him the perfect fit to spearhead our global growth strategy. Ewan's proven ability to lead high-performing teams, develop leaders, set strategic vision and expertise in operations will be critical as we continue to scale our international business and bring our quality food and service to more guests globally." CKE Restaurants has an already powerful international presence, with more than 1,100 Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants in more than 40 countries around the globe. Davenport's leadership will focus on continuing to drive innovation, operational excellence, and franchisee success to further solidify CKE's position as a global QSR leader. About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, operates Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® restaurants, two beloved brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as iconic chargrilled burgers and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a U.S. and international footprint, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have more than 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants domestically and more than 40 international markets and U.S. territories. For more information about CKE, please visit or its brand sites at and View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Malaysian Reserve
21-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Carl's Jr. Donates More Than $100,000 to American Red Cross for Wildfire Relief
Carl's Jr. Matches Community Contributions to Help Provide Aid for Those Affected by Recent LA Wildfires FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Carl's Jr. announces the conclusion of its in-store fundraising campaign for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief, the campaign raised more than $100,000 to support victims of the wildfires in Los Angeles. Running from Jan. 27 to March 15, 2025, the campaign encouraged customers to donate $1 at any Carl's Jr. location, with all contributions going directly to aid those affected by the devastating fires. Thanks to the generosity of customers and the Carl's Jr. team's commitment to match donations up to $50,000. 'Los Angeles is not just where Carl's Jr. got its start; it is our home and the heart of our brand,' said Blake Devillier, president of Carl's Jr. 'The wildfires in Los Angeles have profoundly impacted our community, and we believe it's our responsibility to give back and support those in need. We are deeply grateful for the support of our guests and team members who participated in this campaign. Together, we have made a meaningful contribution to the recovery efforts and have shown the true spirit of community.' The funds raised will directly support the American Red Cross to continue to provide essential services, including shelter, meals and financial assistance to wildfire victims. The organization has already provided over 19,000 overnight stays in shelters and served more than 163,000 meals and snacks to those affected. 'The American Red Cross remains on the ground helping those impacted by the devastating wildfires in California,' said Joel Sullivan, regional chief executive officer for the Tennessee Region of the American Red Cross. 'We are incredibly grateful for partners like Carl's Jr. and their customers as we work together to provide relief and hope for communities in the wake of this heartbreaking disaster.' As part of the Los Angeles community, Carl's Jr. remains committed to supporting its neighbors and ensuring that those impacted by the wildfires receive the assistance needed. About Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr.® is famous around the world for big, audacious, impossible-to-ignore flavors inspired by its California roots. For a bold move, guests have ordered items like over-the-top, juicy charbroiled burger creations, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™, Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™ and indulgent breakfast burgers for more than 80 years. Together with its franchisees, Carl's Jr. operates more than 1,000 restaurants across the U.S. and has a presence in 24 countries worldwide. Learn more at About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, runs and operates Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® restaurants, two beloved brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as iconic charbroiled burgers, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a U.S. and international footprint, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have more than 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants domestically and more than 35 international markets and U.S. territories. For more information about CKE, please visit or its brand sites at and About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit or or follow us on social media.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Carl's Jr. Donates More Than $100,000 to American Red Cross for Wildfire Relief
Carl's Jr. Matches Community Contributions to Help Provide Aid for Those Affected by Recent LA Wildfires FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carl's Jr. announces the conclusion of its in-store fundraising campaign for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief, the campaign raised more than $100,000 to support victims of the wildfires in Los Angeles. Running from Jan. 27 to March 15, 2025, the campaign encouraged customers to donate $1 at any Carl's Jr. location, with all contributions going directly to aid those affected by the devastating fires. Thanks to the generosity of customers and the Carl's Jr. team's commitment to match donations up to $50,000. "Los Angeles is not just where Carl's Jr. got its start; it is our home and the heart of our brand," said Blake Devillier, president of Carl's Jr. "The wildfires in Los Angeles have profoundly impacted our community, and we believe it's our responsibility to give back and support those in need. We are deeply grateful for the support of our guests and team members who participated in this campaign. Together, we have made a meaningful contribution to the recovery efforts and have shown the true spirit of community." The funds raised will directly support the American Red Cross to continue to provide essential services, including shelter, meals and financial assistance to wildfire victims. The organization has already provided over 19,000 overnight stays in shelters and served more than 163,000 meals and snacks to those affected. "The American Red Cross remains on the ground helping those impacted by the devastating wildfires in California," said Joel Sullivan, regional chief executive officer for the Tennessee Region of the American Red Cross. "We are incredibly grateful for partners like Carl's Jr. and their customers as we work together to provide relief and hope for communities in the wake of this heartbreaking disaster." As part of the Los Angeles community, Carl's Jr. remains committed to supporting its neighbors and ensuring that those impacted by the wildfires receive the assistance needed. About Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr.® is famous around the world for big, audacious, impossible-to-ignore flavors inspired by its California roots. For a bold move, guests have ordered items like over-the-top, juicy charbroiled burger creations, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™, Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™ and indulgent breakfast burgers for more than 80 years. Together with its franchisees, Carl's Jr. operates more than 1,000 restaurants across the U.S. and has a presence in 24 countries worldwide. Learn more at About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, runs and operates Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® restaurants, two beloved brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as iconic charbroiled burgers, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a U.S. and international footprint, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have more than 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants domestically and more than 35 international markets and U.S. territories. For more information about CKE, please visit or its brand sites at and About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit or or follow us on social media. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CKE Restaurants Appoints Joe Guith as Chief Executive Officer
FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. ("CKE"), parent company of Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's®, today announced the appointment of Joe Guith as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Guith arrives at CKE with extensive experience in franchising, restaurant management, and the expansion of consumer brands. Previously, he served as CEO of Church's Texas Chicken, he successfully repositioned the brand and built stronger relationships with the franchisee community, leading to significant improvements in unit-level profitability, record sales, and traffic growth. These changes led to expanding the Church's Texas Chicken footprint to more than 1,500 locations across 23 countries. With more than two decades of industry experience, Guith has held senior leadership roles at GoTo Foods (formerly Focus Brands), McAlister's Deli, Cinnabon and The Coca Cola Company. Joe expressed his enthusiasm for joining CKE Restaurants, stating, "I am honored to join such a respected and iconic company. Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have a rich history of delivering craveable flavors and exceptional service, and I am eager to work with the talented team and franchisees to build on this legacy." Sarah Spiegel, CKE board member and interim CEO said, "Joe brings a blend of industry expertise and visionary leadership that perfectly aligns with our goals for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. We are confident that his proven track record in brand growth and operational excellence will drive our company forward, allowing us to reach new levels of success and innovation." About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, operates Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® restaurants, two beloved brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as iconic chargrilled burgers and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a U.S. and international footprint, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have more than 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants domestically and more than 35 international markets and U.S. territories. For more information about CKE, please visit or its brand sites at and View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CARL'S JR. LAUNCHES 2025 FOUNDERS' SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Ten incoming college freshmen will receive $10,000 each in scholarships, for a total of $100,000 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready to shine? CKE Restaurants, Inc. is formally announcing the opening of the 2025 Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship application window. Open to aspiring college students in states where Carl's Jr. operates, 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. "At Carl's Jr. we want to do more than just serve food, we want to create connections, fuel authenticity and open the doors to opportunity." said Andrew Robinson, Chief Human Resources Officer at CKE Restaurants. "Over the years, we've been proud to support students and team members across the country in pursing their passions through education and are excited for another year of helping them realize their unlimited potential." Learn more about the 2025 Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship and APPLY HERE. Since 1998, Carl's Jr. has granted scholarships to 1,000-plus deserving students who excelled academically, demonstrated leadership in extracurriculars and community and have financial need in pursuing higher education. Among last year's recipients, Carl's Jr. proudly awarded four scholarships to restaurant team members Michaela Cruz of Landers, CA, Yamilet Dominguez of North Las Vegas, NV, Katy Hammer of White City, OR and Dawn Patrick of Irrigon, OR. In order to apply for the scholarship, students must live in one of the 16 states with Carl's Jr. locations, be 26 years old or younger and be incoming freshmen at an accredited college or university. Applications are due by 3 p.m. PT on March 31, 2025. For more news, follow Carl's Jr. on social media. For promotions, download the Carl's Jr. app and join the My Rewards loyalty program. My Rewards Loyalty Program: Join hereTwitter: @CarlsJrInstagram: @carlsjrTikTok: @carlsjrofficialFacebook: About Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr.® is famous around the world for big, audacious, impossible-to-ignore flavors inspired by its California roots. For a bold move, guests have ordered items like over-the-top, juicy charbroiled burger creations, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™, Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™ and indulgent breakfast burgers for more than 80 years. Together with its franchisees, Carl's Jr. operates more than 1,000 restaurants across the U.S. and has a presence in 24 countries worldwide. Learn more at About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, runs and operates Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® restaurants, two beloved brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as iconic charbroiled burgers, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a U.S. and international footprint, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have more than 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants domestically and more than 35 international markets and U.S. territories. For more information about CKE, please visit or its brand sites at and View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
