Hardee's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 156 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Burger.
Also known as Hardee's USA
Hardee’s has seen several major franchisee bankruptcies in recent years, with Summit Restaurant’s 2023 filing resulting in dozens of closures, and ARC Burger closing 77 stores last year in advance of its April Chapter 7 filing.
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“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.
FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 24, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Hardee's announced the launch of "Bubba's Full Throttle Meal," a limited-edition combo featuring Bubba Wallace.
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White Castle is the latest fast-food chain to offer a plant-based burger made of vegetables with the debut of its veggie slider last week.
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Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. offer BOGO deal on Famous Star burgers.
The travel stop chain expanded its Illinois presence with 91 new truck parking spaces while reopening a Florida site as part of its national 2026 growth plan.
The Department of Labor has proposed a new rule to clarify joint employer status, impacting how franchisors and franchisees share liability for wage-and-hour compliance.
Major Hardee’s franchisee ARC Burger has filed for Chapter 7 liquidation following a legal dispute with the franchisor regarding marketing and technology support issues.
ARC Burger files Chapter 7 bankruptcy for 77 Hardee's stores.
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.
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Christopher Bode will lead the chain as it undertakes a 24-month turnaround plan that will cover menu development, digital transformation and operational excellence.
Earlier this month, a 59-unit Carl’s Jr. franchisee filed for bankruptcy.
Hardee's is facing a round of franchise closures due to a dispute with one of its largest franchisees, ARC Burger, over unpaid royalties and contract obligations.
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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Hardee's sues one of its largest franchisees, Paradigm Investment Group, for refusing to follow brand operating guidelines and digital integration.