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On his 90th birthday in January 2007, Carl Karcher, founder of
the Carl's Jr. restaurants, receives a star on the Anaheim/Orange
County Walk of Stars.
His niece Mary Harrigan is at left. At right is Sue O'Donnell, who
worked at one of his original restaurants.

Karcher in 2007

( Don Kelsen / Los Angeles Times )

On his 90th birthday in January 2007, Carl Karcher, founder of the Carl's Jr. restaurants, receives a star on the Anaheim/Orange County Walk of Stars. His niece Mary Harrigan is at left. At right is Sue O'Donnell, who worked at one of his original restaurants.

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