Carl's Jr. Donates More Than $100,000 to American Red Cross for Wildfire Relief
FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carl's Jr. announces the conclusion of its in-store fundraising campaign for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief, the campaign raised more than $100,000 to support victims of the wildfires in Los Angeles. Running from Jan. 27 to March 15, 2025, the campaign encouraged customers to donate $1 at any Carl's Jr. location, with all contributions going directly to aid those affected by the devastating fires. Thanks to the generosity of customers and the Carl's Jr. team's commitment to match donations up to $50,000.
"Los Angeles is not just where Carl's Jr. got its start; it is our home and the heart of our brand," said Blake Devillier, president of Carl's Jr. "The wildfires in Los Angeles have profoundly impacted our community, and we believe it's our responsibility to give back and support those in need. We are deeply grateful for the support of our guests and team members who participated in this campaign. Together, we have made a meaningful contribution to the recovery efforts and have shown the true spirit of community."
The funds raised will directly support the American Red Cross to continue to provide essential services, including shelter, meals and financial assistance to wildfire victims. The organization has already provided over 19,000 overnight stays in shelters and served more than 163,000 meals and snacks to those affected.
"The American Red Cross remains on the ground helping those impacted by the devastating wildfires in California," said Joel Sullivan, regional chief executive officer for the Tennessee Region of the American Red Cross. "We are incredibly grateful for partners like Carl's Jr. and their customers as we work together to provide relief and hope for communities in the wake of this heartbreaking disaster."
As part of the Los Angeles community, Carl's Jr. remains committed to supporting its neighbors and ensuring that those impacted by the wildfires receive the assistance needed.
About Carl's Jr.
Carl's Jr.® is famous around the world for big, audacious, impossible-to-ignore flavors inspired by its California roots. For a bold move, guests have ordered items like over-the-top, juicy charbroiled burger creations, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™, Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™ and indulgent breakfast burgers for more than 80 years. Together with its franchisees, Carl's Jr. operates more than 1,000 restaurants across the U.S. and has a presence in 24 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.carlsjr.com.
About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, runs and operates Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® restaurants, two beloved brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as iconic charbroiled burgers, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a U.S. and international footprint, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have more than 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants domestically and more than 35 international markets and U.S. territories. For more information about CKE, please visit www.ckr.com or its brand sites at www.carlsjr.com and www.hardees.com.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.