CKE inks franchise deals for 51 Carl's Jr. units

CARPINTERIA Calif. CKE Restaurants Inc. said it has signed three agreements with existing franchisees that call for the opening of a combined 51 Carl’s Jr. units in Nevada and Idaho over the next 10 years.

Franchisee Steve Larson, owner of S.L. Investments Inc., has agreed to open 30 new locations over the next decade in Las Vegas, where he already operates 30 units.

In addition, 12 new Carl’s Jr. units are planned over the next six years in Idaho,