Carl's Jr. Pulls Ads After Protest by Italian-Americans

11.06.2009 – Carl’s Jr. Suspends Ad Campaign After Protest by Italian-Americans SACRAMENTO, November 6, 2009 -- The California Italian-American Task Force and the National Italian-American Federation today applauded Carl’s Jr., for discontinuing its advertising campaign for a new chicken parmesan sandwich that depicted Italian-Americans as mobsters and garbage men. The Task Force said Carl’s Jr. has promised to end the ads, which aired prominently during the World Series, this week. "We are pleased that Carl’s Jr. is yanking these advertisements that are offensive to the Italian-American community and our heritage," said Bill Cerruti, chairman of the California...

Badda Bing, Badda Boom: Carl's Jr. Goes Italian With New Parmesan Chicken Sandwich: 10.21.2009 - CARPINTERIA, Calif. – October 21, 2009 – Today Carl’s Jr.® restaurants launched its newest creation: the Parmesan Chicken Sandwich. Featuring a crispy breaded chicken fillet topped with melted cheese, smothered...; Read More

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Start Round Two of Burger Battle with McDonald’s: 09.14.2009 - CARPINTERIA, Calif. – September 14, 2009 – Ding, ding. Let’s get ready for round two of the premium burger wars. In their ongoing effort to help customers avoid falling for...; Read More

CARL'S JR. OPENS FIRST RESTAURANT IN SHANGHAI, CHINA: 09.03.2009 - CARPINTERIA, Calif. - September 3, 2009 - CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) today announced the opening of its first Carl's Jr.® restaurant in Shanghai, China. This marks the first of...; Read More

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Warn Consumers Not to Fall for the McHype: 08.18.2009 - CARPINTERIA, Calif. - August 18, 2009 - Carl’s Jr.® and Hardee’s®, the pioneering chains that first brought sit-down restaurant quality burgers to fast-food consumers, have a message for America: Don’t...; Read More

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Warn Consumers Not to Fall for the McHype: 08.18.2009 - CARPINTERIA, Calif. - August 18, 2009 - Carl’s Jr.® and Hardee’s®, the pioneering chains that first brought sit-down restaurant quality burgers to fast-food consumers, have a message for America: Don’t...; Read More

The Texas Testosterone Festival Presents "Come See Grown Men Cry": 07.30.2009 - AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Testosterone Festival (TTF) Presents “Come See Grown Men Cry,” at Bikinis Sports Bar and Grill (6901 N I-35, Austin TX) on Sunday, August 9th from...; Read More

NEW CARL’S JR. UNIT OWNED BY FOUNDER’S GRANDSONS SET SALES RECORD: 07.07.2009 - CARPINTERIA, Calif. - July 8, 2009 - For the third time in just seven months, a newly opened Carl’s Jr.® has set a company sales record. The Douglas, Ariz. restaurant,...; Read More

Carl's Jr. Carnivores Rekindle Love Affair with Mushrooms: 05.20.2009 - CARPINTERIA, Calif. - May 20, 2009 - Carl’s Jr.® brings fancy back to fast food with the Portobello Mushroom Six Dollar Burger™, returning to the menu today. The award-winning burger,...; Read More

Bourbon: It's Not Just for Breakfast Anymore: 03.12.2009 - March 12, 2009 - CARPINTERIA, Calif. - As sit-down restaurants have known for some time, bourbon-flavored sauces enhance the taste of a variety of food, including burgers. So in another...; Read More

Carl's Jr. Opens Green Flagship Restaurant: 02.10.2009 - CARPINTERIA, Calif. - February 10, 2009 - Carl’s Jr.® today announced the opening of its new flagship restaurant in Carpinteria, Calif. Located two miles from the corporate headquarters of parent...; Read More

Carl's Jr. Pulls Ads After Protest by Italian-Americans

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