Carl's Jr. controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2000
Criticism of sexualized advertising
Several celebrity-focused campaigns attracted criticism for using sexualized imagery and objectification as part of the brand's burger advertising.
1988
Insider-trading allegations involving the Karcher family
Carl Karcher and family members were accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of selling substantial amounts of company stock before a decline in its price. Karcher settled with the SEC and paid more than half a million dollars in fines.