GUADALUPE, Ariz., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Arizona siblings are taking
a page from the book of their grandfather, Carl's Jr. (R) founder, Carl
Karcher, to spread holiday cheer. Margaret, Carl and Jason LeVecke are
embarking on a multi-stop statewide tour of their 59 Carl's Jr. franchised
restaurants expressing their continued personal commitment to their employees
and guests, as well as communities, despite the economic downturn.
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"Our grandfather faced incredible adversity during more than 50 years of
restaurant business," said Jason LeVecke, CEO of MJKL Enterprises, the
family's franchise group. "Through thick and thin, success and failure, he
taught us that we have to continue to challenge ourselves to do more; to do
better; to do right by others; to never give up."
"We are so thankful to all our guests and the communities who support our
Carl's Jr. locations. The people in our community and in our state are
confronted with a troubled economy and other critical issues affecting our
families. We need to do whatever it takes to continue to support and encourage
others to support our returning veterans and their families, ailing children
and struggling charities who need help now more than ever. We're giving the
support. In the Great tradition of Carl's Jr., we're making it happen."
The Carl's Jr. Making it Happen Tour begins Dec. 8 in Phoenix, AZ, and
concludes on Dec. 18 in Guadalupe, AZ. The nine day tour will stop at 59
Carl's Jr. restaurants and feature a check presentation to the local charity
group, organization or individual. Along the way the vegetable oil fueled
Carl's Jr. truck will travel to 23 Arizona cities that span from the pines to
the border. Each tour stop will be replete with menu tasting, merchandise
coupons and other Carl's Jr. give-away items for guests.
ABOUT MJKL Enterprises
MJKL Enterprises, comprised of five grandchildren of Carl's Jr. founder
Carl Karcher, is headquartered in Guadalupe, Ariz. Starting with two Phoenix
area Carl's Jr. locations in 2001, the unyielding commitment to quality,
service and cleanliness has led to its franchising and operating of 134
restaurants and convenience stores, including 59 Carl's Jr. restaurants; 60
Hardee's(R) restaurants; twelve Pizza Patron(R) restaurants; and three Bill's
Ghost and Spirit(R) convenience stores. MJKL operates in seven states;
Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee.
ABOUT Carl's Jr.
Carl's Jr. is celebrating more than 65 years in the quick-service
industry. What began as a lone hot dog cart in Los Angeles, Calif. in 1941 is
today an international organization that employs nearly 30,000 people
worldwide. Carl's Jr. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CKE Restaurants, Inc.
(NYSE: CKR) of Carpinteria, Calif. As of the second fiscal quarter ended
August 11, 2008, CKE Restaurants, Inc., through its subsidiaries, had a total
of 3,100 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 42 states and in 14
countries, including 1,170 Carl's Jr. restaurants.
SOURCE MJKL Enterprises