Basis Spread on Fixed Interest Rate

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The early extinguishment of long-term borrowings, which are wholly or partially secured by collateral, before maturity

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The redemption price for early redemption of secured debt stated as a percentage of the principal amount of the secured debt being redeemed.

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Ratio of the selected combination of cash interest (minimum stated rate) and PIK interest (minimum stated rate plus PIK Interest basis spread)

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Number of Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

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Principal amount of debt that is held by the reporting entity that is accounted for as contra equity on the balance sheet of the reporting entity

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The principal amount as of the balance sheet date, including the current and noncurrent portions, of collateralized debt obligations.

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The principal amount as of the balance sheet date, including the current and noncurrent portions, of uncollateralized debt obligations.

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The required tender offer amount required under the indenture governing our senior secured second lien notes.

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The amount of debt discount associated with secured debt that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized.

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The amount of debt discount associated with uncollateralized debt that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized.

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- Definition

The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount.

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- Definition

Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement.

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- Definition

Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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-Glossary Current Liabilities

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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding).

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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date, including the current and noncurrent portions, of collateralized debt obligations (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer). Such obligations include mortgage loans, chattel loans, and any other borrowings secured by assets of the borrower.

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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of uncollateralized debt obligations (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer).

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Indebtedness And Interest Expense (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 13, 2012 Interger	Aug. 15, 2011	Jan. 30, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on early extinguishment of notes	$ 3,695	$ 2,641
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	31,073		0
Number of non-guarantor subsidiaries	1
Senior secured revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	100,000
Outstanding letters of credit	30,603
Remaining available borrowings	69,397
Morgan Stanley Prime Rate, plus 2.75% [Member] \| Senior secured revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on variable rate	2.75%
Fed Funds Rate, plus 3.25% [Member] \| Senior secured revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on variable rate	3.25%
LIBOR, plus 3.75% [Member] \| Senior secured revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on variable rate	3.75%
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest	4,456		2,650
Senior secured notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption of aggregate principal amount of notes	60,000	40,000
Loss on early extinguishment of notes	3,695	2,641
Aggregate principal amount of notes	472,122
Carrying value of notes	464,710
Unamortized amount of original issue discount	7,412
Stated interest rate	11.375%
Tender offer principal amount	29,875
Senior unsecured PIK Toggle notes[Member] \| CKE Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Original aggregate principal amount of notes	200,000
Remaining aggregate principal amount of notes outstanding on a stand-alone basis	223,199
Carrying value of notes on a stand-alone basis	220,022
Unamortized amount of original issue discount on a stand-alone basis	3,177
Senior unsecured PIK Toggle notes[Member] \| CKE Inc. [Member] \| Cash interest [Member] \| Repayment Option 1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	10.50%
Senior unsecured PIK Toggle notes[Member] \| CKE Inc. [Member] \| Cash interest [Member] \| Repayment Option 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	10.50%
Senior unsecured PIK Toggle notes[Member] \| CKE Inc. [Member] \| PIK interest [Member] \| Repayment Option 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on fixed interet rate	0.75%
Senior unsecured PIK Toggle notes[Member] \| CKE Inc. [Member] \| Combination 1 [Member] \| Cash interest [Member] \| Repayment Option 3 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment interest ratio of cash interest and PIK interest	25.00%
Senior unsecured PIK Toggle notes[Member] \| CKE Inc. [Member] \| Combination 1 [Member] \| PIK interest [Member] \| Repayment Option 3 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment interest ratio of cash interest and PIK interest	75.00%
Senior unsecured PIK Toggle notes[Member] \| CKE Inc. [Member] \| Combination 2 [Member] \| Cash interest [Member] \| Repayment Option 3 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment interest ratio of cash interest and PIK interest	50.00%
Senior unsecured PIK Toggle notes[Member] \| CKE Inc. [Member] \| Combination 2 [Member] \| PIK interest [Member] \| Repayment Option 3 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment interest ratio of cash interest and PIK interest	50.00%
Senior unsecured PIK Toggle notes[Member] \| CKE Inc. [Member] \| Combination 3 [Member] \| Cash interest [Member] \| Repayment Option 3 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment interest ratio of cash interest and PIK interest	75.00%
Senior unsecured PIK Toggle notes[Member] \| CKE Inc. [Member] \| Combination 3 [Member] \| PIK interest [Member] \| Repayment Option 3 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment interest ratio of cash interest and PIK interest	25.00%
Purchased Toggle Notes [Member] \| CKE Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt held by the reporting entity	$ 10,508
Early Redemption Under Indenture [Member] \| Senior secured notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price	103.00%
Early Redemption Tender Offer Member [Member] \| Senior secured notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price	103.00%