
The public launch of CKE Restaurants - owner of burger chains Carl's Jr. and Hardee's - doesn't appear set to pose an imminent threat to McDonald's ( MCD
May 22 - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that its ratings on Carpinteria, Calif.-based restaurant operator and franchisor CKE Restaurants Inc. (B-/Stable/--) are not immediately...
CKE Restaurants - the operator of Carl's Jr and Hardee's chains that went private with Apollo Management ( APO ) two years ago - has filed
credit markets could constrain growth among small franchisees.Many rivals, including Burger King, Jack in the Box, and CKE Restaurants , aggressively target heavy fast-food eaters with indulgent items. However, as the largest player in the industry
costs of that legislation. That process begins with recognizing that laws like Obamacare come at a price. Our company, CKE Restaurants Inc. , employs about 21,000 people (our franchisees employ 49,000 more) in Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurants
Apollo Management fits the mold and has set a precedent for outbidding competing private equity firms in its quest for CKE Restaurants in 2010 and could possibly do so again with 99 Cents Only. We will continue to track any breaking news regarding the potential
hamburger restaurant chains will increasingly compete for market share. Many rivals, including Burger King, Sonic SONC, and CKE Restaurants , also target frequent fast-food eaters with indulgent menu items.Negative publicity over food-borne illness, food
predominately Taco Bell franchisee group, Falfurrias selling Bojangles (unit counts up 30% since 2007). CKE Restaurant’s ( CKR ) is now working a dividend via new debt for its owners, as did Dunkin Brands in late 2010. We are maintaining a log and count
likely need to be deployed in the near term. In fact, earlier this year, Apollo Management trumped Thomas H. Lee Partners' initial offer for CKE Restaurants with a higher bid of $12.55 a share (14% above the original price).
undeployed capital. In fact, earlier this year, Apollo Management trumped Thomas H. Lee Partners' initial offer for CKE Restaurants with a higher bid of $12.55 a share (14% above the original price). Despite the recent uptick in private equity deals