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CKE, Cadbury Schweppes ink new beverage deal

February 7, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, recently announced a multiyear year fountain beverage sales agreement with Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB).

Under the terms of the new contract, CSAB will have two fountain brands available in all U.S. Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, including Dr Pepper and either Diet Dr Pepper or Squirt, depending on location. Currently, CSAB has two fountain brands at Carl's Jr.; the new agreement adds a second fountain brand in Hardee's more than 1,700 U.S. restaurants.