Both Carl Jr's and Hardees who are owned by the same holding corporation have experienced numerous cost cutting measures in the past twenty years. (for example switching to frozen beef patties instead of fresh) This led to a decline in food quality. Not to mention Hardees experiment (purchasing Roy Rodgers) converting some 200 RR to Hardees only to switch them back. Both franchises have seen better days both in quality, customer loyality and profitability.