1 EXHIBIT 11 CKE RESTAURANTS, INC. CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE (In thousands except per share amounts) Twelve Weeks Ended Twenty-eight Weeks Ended ------------------------ ------------------------ August 11, August 12, August 11, August 12, 1997 1996 1997 1996 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- PRIMARY EARNINGS PER SHARE Net income $10,545 $ 5,192 $21,131 $10,525 ======= ======= ======= ======= Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period 36,762 28,226 35,040 28,041 Incremental common shares attributable to exercise of outstanding options 1,107 771 996 669 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total shares 37,869 28,997 36,036 28,710 ======= ======= ======= ======= Primary earnings per share $ .28 $ .18 $ .59 $ .37 ======= ======= ======= ======= FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE Net income $10,545 $ 5,192 $21,131 $10,525 ======= ======= ======= ======= Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period 36,762 28,226 35,040 28,041 Incremental common shares attributable to exercise of outstanding options 1,178 771 1,178 789 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total shares 37,940 28,997 36,218 28,830 ======= ======= ======= ======= Fully diluted earnings per share $ .28 $ .18 $ .58 $ .37 ======= ======= ======= =======