CKE Restaurants April Same-Store Sales Up 1.7%

Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 12:18 PM

(RTTNews) - CKE Restaurants Inc. (CKR), operator of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant chains, said Wednesday its blended same-store sales rose 1.7% in April. During the four weeks ended April 21, Carl's Jr. same-store sales rose 3.8% while Hardee's same-store sales fell 0.8%. Carl's Jr. continued to feature Chili Cheese Burgers and Chili Cheese Fries during the period, while Hardee's promoted its Jalapeno Thickburger. For the year to date period, CKE said its blended same-store sales rose 1.8%. Year to date same-store sales increased 3.8% at Carl's Jr. but declined 0.4% at Hardee's. Shares of CKE Restaurants are currently trading at $10.71, down 2 cents. For comments and feedback: contact editorial@rttnews.com