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Carl's Jr., Hardee's CEO honored by Dream Foundation

September 24, 2013

Dream Foundation, a national wish-granting organization for adults and their families battling life-threatening illness, will honor Andy Puzder, CEO of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's parent company CKE Restaurants Inc., during its 2013 Celebration of Dreams Gala Oct. 26 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Puzder and CKE Restaurants will be awarded the 2013 Outstanding Corporate Partner Award. Puzder has been active with the organization for more than 15 years. In 2012, CKE Restaurants selected Dream Foundation as a national beneficiary of its annual Stars for Heroes charity campaign.

"From our inception, CKE Restaurants, Inc. has demonstrated compassion for our families struggling with the financial strain that is often part of the end-of-life journey," said Thomas Rollerson, Dream Foundation founder/president. "Andy Puzder upholds the corporation's early commitment to dreams with steadfast dedication and leadership. He regularly rolls up his own sleeves to provide personal contributions. Andy also connects us to Carl's Jr. and Hardee's franchisees who continue to provide Stars for Heroes funding to make dreams come true. For this, we celebrate Andy, CKE Restaurants, Inc. and all the franchisees."

Singer/songwriter Barry Manilow will also be recognized with the Humanitarian Award during the event.

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