919628--3/30/2007--CKE_RESTAURANTS

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Restrictive covenants in our credit facility and outstanding senior indebtedness could adversely affect our business. Failure to continue our revitalization of Hardee s would have a significant negative effect on our success. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain key personnel. Our success depends on our franchisees participation in our strategy. Our financial results are affected by the financial results of our franchisees. We may be unable to recover increased operating costs through price increases. We face commodity price and availability risks. We depend on our suppliers to deliver quality products to us timely. Adverse publicity regarding poultry or beef could negatively impact our business. Consumer preferences and perceptions may have significant effects on our business. Our operations are seasonal and heavily influenced by weather conditions. Our business may suffer due to our inability to hire and retain qualified personnel and due to higher labor costs. Our sales and profits may be materially and adversely affected by our inability to integrate acquisitions successfully. Our business may be impacted by increased insurance and/or self-insurance costs. Our financial results may be impacted by our ability to select appropriate restaurant locations, construct new restaurants or complete remodels. The nature of our business exposes us to potential litigation. Governmental regulations may change and require us to incur substantial expenditures to comply.

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