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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000902664-08-000075.txt : 20080111
<SEC-HEADER>0000902664-08-000075.hdr.sgml : 20080111
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20080111214519
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000902664-08-000075
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20080109
FILED AS OF DATE:		20080111
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20080111

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CKE RESTAURANTS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000919628
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
		IRS NUMBER:				330602639
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0128

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6307 CARPINTERIA AVENUE
		STREET 2:		SUITE A
		CITY:			CARPINTERIA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			93013
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(805)898-8408

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6307 CARPINTERIA AVENUE
		STREET 2:		SUITE A
		CITY:			CARPINTERIA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			93013

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GSO LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001394687
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11313
		FILM NUMBER:		08527437

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		280 PARK AVENUE
		STREET 2:		11TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10017
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-503-2100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		280 PARK AVENUE
		STREET 2:		11TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10017

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Smith J Albert III
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001394690

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11313
		FILM NUMBER:		08527438

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-503-2100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		280 PARK AVENUE
		STREET 2:		11TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10017

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Ostrover Douglas I
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001394688

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11313
		FILM NUMBER:		08527439

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-503-2100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		280 PARK AVENUE
		STREET 2:		11TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10017

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Goodman Bennett J
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001394691

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11313
		FILM NUMBER:		08527440

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-503-2100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		280 PARK AVENUE
		STREET 2:		11TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10017

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GSO CAPITAL PARTNERS LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001362495
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11313
		FILM NUMBER:		08527441

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		280 PARK AVENUE
		STREET 2:		11TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10017
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-538-7004

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		280 PARK AVENUE
		STREET 2:		11TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10017
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    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000919628</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>CKE RESTAURANTS INC</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>CKR</issuerTradingSymbol>
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        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001362495</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>GSO CAPITAL PARTNERS LP</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>280 PARK AVENUE, 11TH FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10017</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See Remarks</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001394691</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Goodman Bennett J</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>280 PARK AVENUE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>11TH FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10017</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See Remarks</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001394688</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Ostrover Douglas I</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>280 PARK AVENUE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>11TH FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10017</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See Remarks</otherText>
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    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001394690</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Smith J Albert III</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>280 PARK AVENUE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>11TH FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10017</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See Remarks</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001394687</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>GSO LLC</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>280 PARK AVENUE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>11TH FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10017</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>See Remarks</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeTransaction>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionDate>
                <value>2008-01-09</value>
            </transactionDate>
            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>P</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
            </transactionCoding>
            <transactionAmounts>
                <transactionShares>
                    <value>255500</value>
                </transactionShares>
                <transactionPricePerShare>
                    <value>11.8700</value>
                </transactionPricePerShare>
                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>A</value>
                </transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
            </transactionAmounts>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>1855500</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See footnotes (1) and (2) below</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                    <footnoteId id="F2"/>
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        </nonDerivativeTransaction>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">GSO Capital is deemed to hold shares of common stock of CKE (the &quot;Securities&quot;) indirectly as the beneficial owner.  These
 Securities are held by GSO Credit Opportunities Fund (Helios), L.P.  (''GSO Helios''), GSO Special Situations Overseas
 Master Fund Ltd. (''GSO Overseas'') and GSO Special Situations Fund LP (''GSO SS'' and, together with GSO Helios and GSO
 Overseas, the ''GSO Funds'').  GSO Capital serves as investment manager to the GSO Funds.  GSO Capital disclaims beneficial
 ownership of such Securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">GSO LLC (the &quot;General Partner&quot;) is the general partner of GSO Capital.  Bennett J. Goodman (''Mr. Goodman''), J. Albert Smith
 III (''Mr. Smith'') and Douglas I. Ostrover (''Mr. Ostrover'' and together with Mr. Goodman and Mr. Smith, the ''GSO
 Managing Members'') are the managing members of the General Partner.  The General Partner and the GSO Managing Members
 (collectively, the ''GSO Persons'') disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities, and this report shall not be deemed an
 admission that the GSO Persons are the beneficial owners of the securities for the purpose of Section 16 or for any other
 purpose, except to the extent of the GSO Persons' pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks>GSO Capital Partners LP (&quot;GSO Capital&quot;) may be deemed a director by virtue of the fact that an employee of GSO Capital
 (Matthew Goldfarb) currently serves on the board of directors of CKE Restaurants, Inc. (&quot;CKE&quot;).

Shares of CKE common stock directly held by Matthew Goldfarb are reported on Mr. Goldfarb's Form 4, dated October 3, 2007.</remarks>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ George Fan, Chief Legal Officer / Chief Compliance Officer of GSO Capital Partners LP</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2008-01-11</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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