2006-06-14 18:49:13 · 4 answers · asked by marty c 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Carl N. Karcher got his start in the food industry in 1941 by owning several hot dog stands in Los Angeles. By 1945, Karcher owned a stand-alone restaurant in Anaheim, California called Carl's Drive-In Barbeque. In 1956, Karcher opened the first two Carl's Jr. restaurants; so named because they were a junior version of his drive-in restaurant. The restaurant chain was characterized by its fast service and its logo, the bright yellow five-pointed Happy Star. CKE's other chain, Hardee's, also shares this logo.
2006-06-14 18:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the two companies merged several years ago - less than ten, anyway. they made an attempt at merging their menus in every store, too, but that just didn't work. so now they're still running as they used to do for the most part, they're just owned by the same folks. I love Carl's Jr burgers the best, and I miss the Hardee's fried chicken that got lost in the shuffle.
2006-06-19 14:19:37 · answer #2 · answered by Crooks Gap 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are from the same company, but Hardees can't even compare to Carl's.
2006-06-15 11:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by zipman10 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different resturants - same parent company - slightly different menus. Like Burger King (USA) and Hungry Jacks (Australia)
2006-06-14 18:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by tiggeratc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋