Fast food restaurant chains Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are owned by the same company.

The statement is true. Both Carl's Jr. and Hardee's fast-food restaurant chains are owned by the same company, CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. CKE Restaurants is a global company that operates and franchises a wide range of quick-service and fast-casual restaurant chains, including Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. The two brands have similar menus and operate predominantly in the United States, with some international locations. In 1997, CKE Restaurants acquired Hardee's and merged it with their existing Carl's Jr. brand, creating a larger entity that maintains both brand names. Despite sharing the same parent company, each brand operates independently, with their own distinct marketing strategies and regional focuses.