CKE Restaurants®, Inc. Reports Period Five Same-Store Sales

CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today period five company-operated same-store sales for the period ended June 14, 2010, for Carl’s Jr. ^® and Hardee’s ^®.

Brand		Period 5						Year to Date
		FY 2011			FY 2010			FY 2011			FY 2010
Carl’s Jr.		-5.3	%		-7.1	%		-5.9	%		-5.5	%
Hardee’s		+4.1	%		-2.7	%		-0.1	%		+1.4	%
Blended		-1.1	%		-5.2	%		-3.4	%		-2.5	%

“Hardee’s same-store sales grew nicely and delivered the fourth straight period of positive results fueled by the introduction of Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders into much of the system, the continuing strong sales of the Grilled Cheese Bacon Thickburger and strong sales at breakfast. However, Carl’s Jr. same-store sales continued to be negatively impacted by the poor economic conditions and high unemployment rates in our core California market,” said Andrew F. Puzder, Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to focus on the excellent value-for-the money of our premium products and combo meals, and have several new initiatives in the works to improve same-store sales and increase market share.”