CKE Restaurants Holdings has announced a new agreement with Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) to expand its Carl's Junior banner in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This collaboration marks a new addition to CKE's growing list of international locations.

BRG is one of the UK's leading catering companies, operating a diverse portfolio of brands including Slim Chickens, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, FishWorks, Carluccio, Caffe Carluccio, Giraffe, Ed's Easy Diner and Cinnamon.

Under the agreement, BRG will open, operate and franchise restaurants throughout the region as the exclusive developer of Carl's Jr. “This brand offers great food quality and great innovation and we want to replicate the experience in the United Kingdom,” says Satnam Leihal. , BRG CEO.

The partnership strengthens Carl's Jr.'s European presence, which currently has around 100 restaurants in Spain, France, Denmark, Turkey and Switzerland. In business for more than 80 years, the California-based chain is accelerating its global expansion plans. Its restaurants offer grilled pancakes, breaded chicken fillets and ice cream shakes.

“As part of our strategic growth plan, we have had our sights set on the UK and Republic of Ireland for some time,” said Mike Voida, chairman of CKE International. BRG has a proven track record and shares our vision for Carls Jr. in the UK. We look forward to serving guests in the region as we continue our journey towards global growth. »

In addition to Carl's Jr., Tennessee-based CKE also operates Hardee's restaurants. With a U.S. and international presence, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants nationwide and 1,100 restaurants in more than 35 international markets.