were adversely updates paul mccartney wingspan impacted by paul mcartney shows cooler, wetter weather in our coreSouthern California markets, and a rainy day in Southern California has the sameimpact as a snowstorm in Hardee`s Midwestern markets. On a two year cumulativebasis, blended same-store sales have increased 1.6 percent. For the fiscal yearto date, blended same-store sales have increased 1.8 percent. As of the end ofperiod 12, our blended average unit volume for our company-operated stores was$1,228,000, a $66,000 increase from the end of fiscal 2008.” “Carl`s Jr. reported a same-store sales decrease of 1.6 percent for period 12,versus a 2.7 percent increase in the prior year period Carl`s Jr introducedthe Charbroiled Steak Sandwich on Dec.

3, although several rainy days in theperiod blunted initial consumer trial of the product paul linda mccartney . The sandwich features acharbroiled, 100 percent sirloin steak, topped with breaded onion rings,lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise all on a toasted steak roll Media support forthe sandwich began on Dec 8,” Puzder continued “Carl`s Jr paul maccartney . also promoted theBig Country Breakfast Burrito during the breakfast daypart, the latest additionto the `Breakfast as Big as our Burgers` campaign,” said Puzder paul macartney . “As of the endof period 12, the trailing 13-period average unit volume at Carl`s Jr mccartney . was$1,528,000, a $35,000 per unit increase since the end of fiscal 2008.” “Hardee`s same-store sales increased 3.2 percent versus negative same-storesales of 0.6 percent last year for a two year cumulative increase of 2.6percent. During the period, Hardee`s continued to promote its 100% Black Angusbeef Little Thickburgers, which are quarter-pound sized versions of both ourstandard one-third pound Thickburger® and our Cheese Thickburger.

With asuggested retail price starting at $1.99 for the Little Cheese Thickburger, theburger`s smaller size appeals to those consumers who are looking for aless-filling and lower-priced version of our bigger Thickburgers,” Puzdercontinued . “Mid-period, Hardee`s debuted the Ham & Three Cheese BreakfastBurritoTM, featuring two folded eggs with diced ham and melted cheddar, Americanand Swiss cheeses, all wrapped up in a warm, flour tortilla mccartney all the best . Hardee`s alsoimproved its breakfast potato side item to one similar to those offered atsit-down restaurants mccartney flaming pie . The new Country Potatoes include cubed chunks of whole,skin-on potatoes, seasoned with salt and pepper,” added Puzder . “As of the endof period 12, the trailing 13-period average unit volume at Hardee`s was$990,000, a $36,000 per unit increase since the end of fiscal 2008, and thehighest figure for the brand since fiscal 1995, which is as far back as we cancheck. In addition, Hardee`s period 12 average unit volume was higher than anycomparable period as far back as we can check.” For period 12, consolidated revenue from company-operated restaurants (exclusiveof all franchise-related revenue and royalties) was approximately as follows: Carl`s Jr.$ 49.7 million Hardee`s$ 37.5 million Total $ 87.2 million”We will report same-store sales results for period 13 of fiscal year 2009,ending Jan 26, 2009, on or about Feb.