Andy Puzder, president and CEO of CKE Restaurants Inc., discusses upcoming events with his public relations director. CKE employees have casual days on Fridays.
Carl’s Jr. menu items are tested at the Carpenteria corporate office.
Carl’s Jr. corporate staff hold meetings in the test kitchen where members can see the menu and brainstorm.
CKE employees may be called upon for informal blind taste tests of new products.
CKE employees have access to a gym at the corporate offices. Employees working out on the treadmills at the Carpenteria site have a view of the Pacific Ocean.