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After months of questions about whether Wendy’s former chairman would buy the company, Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management has made an official offer for the fast-food chain.
The burger chain’s CSCO has worked to diversify its partner network, as well as tackle the rising cost of beef and diesel fuel.
Alisa Gmelich appointed as Hardee's president with 30 years of experience
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. has named Alisa Gmelich President of Hardee’s, effective immediately.
Carl’s Jr. is transitioning its operational model to cook-to-order burgers across its system, marked by the launch of the Angus Maximus.
In June, Carl’s Jr. took a shot at its fellow, longtime, California-centric burger chain Jack in the Box, with a campaign encouraging customers to show them proof that they passed a Jack in the Box on their way to a Carl’s location.
CKE Restaurants brand Carl’s Jr. has overhauled its kitchen operations to implement a made-to-order burger system, aiming to improve product quality and competitiveness.
CKE Restaurants is building a more centralized local marketing infrastructure across Carl’s Jr.
Hardee’s launched a new campaign focused on authenticity and engagement, seeking a new spokesperson for the brand.
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Dairy Queen hires Phil Crawford as CTO to modernize tech.
Aaron Howard will play a critical role in Project Grand Slam, which aims to improve restaurant experiences, speed of service, traffic and execution.
Dairy Queen has appointed Phil Crawford as Executive Vice President and CTO to oversee global IT operations for the brand's 7,800-plus restaurant locations.
“Technology plays an increasingly critical role in empowering our business for our employees, franchisees and fans,” said Troy Bader, president and CEO at International Dairy Queen.
Industry data suggests a shift toward fundamental economic discipline as restaurant operators face declining same-store sales and traffic despite projected industry-wide growth.
CKE Restaurant Holdings launches Stars for Heroes fundraising campaign, supporting military families and veterans.
ARC Burger, whose 77 Hardee’s locations were shut down late last year after their franchise agreements were terminated, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection this week, all but ending a legal dispute with the franchisor.
Christopher Bode will lead the chain as it undertakes a 24-month turnaround plan that will cover menu development, digital transformation and operational excellence.
A big Carl’s Jr. franchisee out of California that filed for bankruptcy late last week has blamed its financial problems on two issues: The state’s fast-food wage and the brand’s own problems.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill appoints Kura Sushi's Jeff Uttz as CFO
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Creating the signature Hardee's® Made from Scratch™ biscuit is a blend of tradition, skill and a passion for excellence.
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