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Why a burger at Carl's Jr. may be the same at Hardee's

Mar 6, 2017
Why do seemingly identical brands go by different names in other regions?
Is this a Carl's Jr. burger or a Hardee's burger? Or both?
CKE Restaurants

Trump orders fast food exec as Labor Secretary

Dec 9, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet appointees (though, remember, these candidates have to be approved by the Senate). Yesterday, Trump announced the CEO of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., Andrew Puzder, as his nominee to lead the Labor Department. The appointment would be consistent with recent Trump nominees. Puzder has long been an […]
Andy Puzder departing Trump Tower on Wednesday.
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Carls Jr. says this is the 'most American' burger

May 15, 2015
With four digits: 1,030 calories.