CKE RESTAURANTS BITES INTO 1,000TH INTERNATIONAL EATERY IN MADRID, SPAIN

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc has announced the opening of its 1,000th international restaurant in Madrid, Spain, as they continue to bring bold, craveable burgers and flavours globally.

In a statement, the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s said the opening marked a key milestone for the brand as it continues to expand its international footprint across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and others..

The opening of the new Carl’s Jr. restaurant in Madrid marks the 23rd restaurant in Spain.

CKE is continuing to expand across the European market all the while, delivering new, innovative customer experiences and a menu filled with its impossible-to-ignore flavours.

“Our momentum is building as we have plans to double our international presence in the next five years,” said CKE Restaurants Chief Executive Officer, Ned Lyerly.

“We will accelerate growth by focusing on partnerships with exceptional franchise operators who share our vision of offering the most innovative, best tasting food in our industry!”

CKE continues expanding its presence across six continents and has maintained positive same store sales globally for nearly a decade.

Earlier this year, the company hit other pivotal international milestones, including opening its 300th restaurant in Mexico; celebrating 40 years of business in the Middle East; and, expanding across Australia with a flagship restaurant opening in Sydney.

Later this summer, the company will open a restaurant in Charles de Gaulle Airport centered around speed and convenience with a ‘Grab & Go’ station, self-order kiosks and more.

Additionally, CKE will create local adaptations that are region-specific, such as the Morita Burger in Mexico and Poutine in Canada.

-- BERNAMA