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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: March 18, 1999
CKE RESTAURANTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-13192 33-0602639
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
1200 North Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, California 92801
(Address of principal executive offices)
(714) 774-5796
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On March 18, 1999 John J. Dunion was elected to the newly created
position of Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer of the
Company.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CKE RESTAURANTS, INC.
Dated: March 19, 1999 /s/ CARL A. STRUNK
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Carl A. Strunk
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
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