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Carl's Jr. Offers $1 Meal Deal During Shutdown

11/7/2025

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Carl's Jr. launched a $1 meal deal in Southern California to aid those affected by the federal government shutdown.
The offer includes a kids' hamburger, small fries, and a kids' drink, available to federal employee IDs, military IDs, or SNAP/EBT cards.
Amir Siddiqi is the CEO of Akash Management LLC and leads the initiative.
The shutdown has disrupted access to essential food benefits for many Americans.

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Story summary

Carl's Jr. launched a $1 meal deal in Southern California to aid those affected by the federal government shutdown.
The offer includes a kids' hamburger, small fries, and a kids' drink, available to federal employee IDs, military IDs, or SNAP/EBT cards.
Amir Siddiqi is the CEO of Akash Management LLC and leads the initiative.
The shutdown has disrupted access to essential food benefits for many Americans.