SEATTLE, WA - 28 September, 2005 -

From big juicy char-broiled burgers to a complete line of char-broiled chicken sandwiches and entr e salads, Carl's Jr. is bringing its extensive menu to the hungry Seattle market. A leader in the quick-service restaurant industry and widely known for its delicious burgers and unique, cutting edge advertising, Carl's Jr. is reshaping the local food industry landscape, calling for 24 area restaurants within the next eight years, and the potential for an additional 50 locations statewide. Company plans also call for additional locations in Idaho, Texas and Colorado beginning in 2006. Northwest Foods LP is a new entity whose general partner, the Trani Food Group Inc., recently signed on with Carl's Jr. to develop the Seattle market. Nick Trani, president of the Trani Food Group, has been a franchisee within the Carl's system for more than 20 years and currently operates 10 stores in the Modesto, California area. "Carl's Jr. has a strong history, a rich heritage and a loyal customer base," Trani said. "We are incredibly excited about the opportunity to continue our partnership with Carl's Jr. and develop our brand in the Seattle market with the same success we've had in California.” Founded by industry pioneer Carl N. Karcher, Carl's Jr. restaurants have been a West Coast favorite for more than 60 years. With more than 1,000 restaurants, Carl's Jr. is regarded as the place to go for premium quality, big, juicy charbroiled burgers. "Carl's Jr. continues to expand its brand with franchisees and company development," said Scott Moffitt, senior vice president of sales for CKE Restaurants, Inc. "We are very pleased that successful experienced operators like Nick and John Trani will be taking the Carl's Jr. brand to the Emerald City and surrounding markets.” A Menu for Success Carl's Jr., widely known for bringing sit-down restaurant quality burgers to fast-food customers, offers a signature menu perfect for slaying the hunger of a guy on the move. With seven craveable varieties, including the California favorite Six Dollar Guacamole Bacon Burger and The Six Dollar Western Bacon Burger , the Six Dollar Burger Line goes premium with 100% Angus beef and all the fixings. Breakfast woes are conquered by The Breakfast Burger - a diner plate breakfast on a bun. For those watching their waistline, Carl's Jr. offers char-broiled chicken sandwiches, entr e salads and low-carb versions of their char-broiled burgers and chicken sandwiches. About Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) of Carpinteria, Calif. As of the second fiscal quarter ended August 15, 2005, CKE Restaurants, Inc., through its subsidiaries, had a total of 3,159 franchised or company-owned restaurants in 43 states and in 13 countries, including 1,032 Carl's Jr. restaurants, 2,011 Hardee's restaurants and 100 La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill restaurants. For more information, or to find a Carl's Jr. near you, go to www.ckr.com or www.carlsjr.com

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