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Carl Karcher, 90; entrepreneur turned hot dog stand into a fast-food empire
Los Angeles Times ^ | January 11, 2008 | Eric Malnic

Posted on 01/11/2008 9:54:27 PM PST by americanophile

Carl Karcher, who parlayed a single hot dog pushcart into a chain of more than 1,000 fast-food restaurants bearing his name, died Friday. He was 90.

The affable, burly entrepreneur, known to millions as the jovial television pitchman for the Carl's Jr. chain, died of complications from Parkinson's-related pneumonia at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, according to Beth Mansfield, a spokeswoman for parent company CKE Restaurants. A stalwart Orange County Republican, Karcher worked tirelessly for the party and its candidates, still finding time for active and enthusiastic involvement in local causes, including United Way of Orange County, Orangewood Children's Home, the Roman Catholic Knights of Malta, Right to Life League and South Coast Repertory Theater.

The paneled library of his 6,500-square-foot home in Anaheim was adorned with photos of Karcher with the famous, powerful and influential, including Presidents Reagan and Nixon, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, entertainer Bob Hope and Pope John Paul II.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; US: California; US: Tennessee
KEYWORDS: california; carljr; carlkarcher; carlsjr; ckerestaurants; cyberburger; fastfood; hardees; karcher; minimumwage; obituary; tennessee
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To: americanophile

This is how Carl's Jr promotes their burgers (if you look real hard, it's in her left hand).

I could be wrong---but I think she really likes that Carl's Jr Burger.

61 posted on 01/12/2008 1:05:34 PM PST by Liz (Rooty's not getting my guns or the name of my hairdresser.)
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To: The Spirit Of Allegiance

Thank you. I wondered if anyone would note that little sad irony.


62 posted on 01/12/2008 1:08:12 PM PST by Chaguito
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To: MinorityRepublican

Well, I know the Carl’s Jr. in Tempe used to have draft beer for one thing.


63 posted on 01/12/2008 1:16:27 PM PST by eyedigress
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To: EveningStar

Hey ES I work at Carl Jr as teen girl

I met him he so nice he was very funny man


64 posted on 01/12/2008 2:53:39 PM PST by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: Liz

...personally, I think it’s a great ad.


65 posted on 01/12/2008 5:10:53 PM PST by americanophile
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To: americanophile

An order is Kris-Kut fries please.


66 posted on 01/12/2008 5:14:43 PM PST by Professional Engineer (www.pinupsforvets.com --- In other news: I, Duncan Lee Hunter do solemnly swear...)
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To: The KG9 Kid
Do they even make the Old Time Star anymore?

Yes, they do! They renamed it, though. It's the Big Burger, and here in Los Angeles, it's only one dollar.
67 posted on 01/12/2008 7:27:10 PM PST by Deo volente
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To: ErnBatavia

Ive got you beat.

3 blocks away from me is Carls Jr. Another block away is In N Out...the same In N Out where Paris Hilton was arrested for the DUI that led to her “incarceration” last year.


68 posted on 01/12/2008 8:32:59 PM PST by max americana
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To: eyedigress

McDonald’s in Madrid, Spain sold draft beer as well.


69 posted on 01/13/2008 9:19:02 AM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: americanophile

IMO the best burgers by far are homemade burgers. Problem is, most people don’t know how or are too lazy to make a great homemade burger.


70 posted on 01/13/2008 9:37:12 AM PST by mtg
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