CKE Restaurants
Kelly Bengston is a seasoned supply chain professional with extensive experience spanning over two decades, notably serving as Chief Supply Chain Officer at CKE Restaurants, Inc. since February 2025. Prior employment includes a significant tenure at Starbucks, where Bengston advanced through various roles including Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Operations and Chief Procurement Officer. Proven achievements include enhancing operational efficiency, managing substantial budgets, and delivering significant cost savings through strategic sourcing and supply chain planning. With a solid educational foundation in Business Administration from Central Washington University, Bengston has demonstrated expertise in global supply chain strategy, compliance, and stakeholder engagement across multiple sectors, including food, beverage, and merchandise.
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CKE Restaurants
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CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (“CKE”), a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, runs and operates Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, two beloved regional brands, known for one-of-a-kind premium and innovative menu items such as 100 percent Black Angus Thickburgers®, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a US and international footprint, Carl’s Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee’s Restaurants LLC have over 3,800 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 states and 43 foreign countries and U.S. territories.