CKE Joins in Venture

ANAHEIM — CKE Restaurants Inc. is teaming up with Evans Systems Inc. to build a co-branded Diamond Mini Mart with a combination Hardee’s Restaurant, convenience store and gas station in Bay City, Texas.

Evans said construction of the 4,000-square-foot, 36-seat, drive-through facility is scheduled to begin late May.

CKE, parent company of the Carl’s Jr. chain, announced late last month that it plans to acquire Hardee’s fast-food chain. Evans Systems is a wholesaler and retailer.