The openings of a Hardee's in Marassi, Egypt, and a Carl's Jr. in Conroe, Texas, mark a major milestone for CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc. as the company's 3,500th and 3,501st restaurants worldwide. Opened in late July, the Marassi Hardee's is owned by franchisee Kuwait Food Company, which owns another 274 Hardee's in the region. The Carl's Jr. in Conroe is owned by Zubha Foods LLC, which operates six other Carl's Jr. restaurants in Houston and San Antonio, Texas.