CKE Restaurants, the parent company that owns Hardee's and Carl's Jr. , has stepped up for military veterans and their families.

The company has raised more than $15 million for those who deserve it most.

If you are looking to eat at a restaurant that supports a great cause, look no further than your local Hardee's or Carl's Jr.

The annual Stars for Heroes campaign, which started on Memorial Day this year, has already reached the million-dollar mark in 2025, bringing the total raised (over the course of the fundraiser's fourteen year run) to more than $15 million.

While picking up their food, customers are asked if they would like to buy a star for a dollar, as a donation. The paper star is signed by the customer and displayed inside the restaurant location.

According to Nation's

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