EX-23.1 3 a95217p1exv23w1.txt EXHIBIT 23.1 Exhibit 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT The Board of Directors CKE Restaurants,Inc.: We consent to the use of our report incorporated by reference herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus. Our report refers to the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, during the first quarter of fiscal 2003. /s/ KPMG LLP Orange County, California March 24, 2004