Global Payments® (NYSE:GPN), a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes worldwide, announced today that CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. – which operates the iconic Hardee's and Carl's Jr. quick service restaurant brands – has selected Global Payments as its exclusive U.S. point of sale (POS) and in-store payment solutions provider. CKE Restaurants will deploy Genius, Global Payments' flagship POS and business management platform, at more than 2,400 corporate and franchise restaurant locations across the U.S.