CARPINTERIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (“CKE”), parent company of Carl’s Jr.® and Hardee’s® restaurant chains, announced today the promotion of Eric Williams to Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Williams will manage operations for both the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands. A longtime member of the CKE team, Williams started his career at Hardee’s as a crew member in 1983 advancing through the ranks with various management positions at both company and franchi