CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Blended same-store sales for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's parent CKE Restaurants Inc. were up 3.6 percent for the second quarter ended Aug. 11, 2008, and 3 percent for period seven ended the same date, the company has announced.
Carl's Jr. same-store sales rose 3.8 percent for the quarter, while Hardee's comps increased 3.3 percent. Year-to-date, comparable sales were up 2.6 percent, with Carl's Jr. comps up 3.9 percent and Hardee's up 1 percent.
CKE's income for the quarter was $267 million, with Carl's Jr. reporting $147.1 million and Hardee's $119.9 million. The company said it has yet to complete its full review of the quarter's results.
During the period, both brands promoted the Prime Rib Burger and Carl's Jr. introduced the Monster Breakfast Sandwich. Hardee's promoted the Red Burrito Taco Salad and Strawberry Biscuits.
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