FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's®, announced today that its annual Stars for Heroes ™ fundraising campaign has raised more than $1 million since launching on Memorial Day.

The funds support post-9/11 veterans and their families through national nonprofit partner USA Cares, as well as a variety of local charities selected by franchisees. USA Cares provides skills training and financial assistance aimed at helping veterans build long-term stability. Since its launch, Stars for Heroes has raised more than $15 million, directly benefiting thousands of military families nationwide.

"Every year, we're humbled by the generosity of our guests and franchise partners who rally behind this campaign," said Blake Devillier, President of Carl's Jr. "Together, the teams at Hardee's and Carl's Jr., show their shared commitment to supporting the men and women who have served our country — not just in words, but in action."

The campaign is made possible through collaboration with the Star Franchise Association and the Independent Hardee's Franchise Association, both of which also support numerous community-based veteran organizations throughout the U.S.

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About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, runs and operates Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® restaurants, two beloved brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as iconic charbroiled burgers, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a U.S. and international footprint, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have more than 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants domestically and more than 35 international markets and U.S. territories. For more information about CKE, please visit www.ckr.com or its brand sites at www.carlsjr.com and www.hardees.com.