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QSR Magazine
Hardee’s Launches Nationwide Search for its Ultimate ‘Meemaw’
Campaign marketing stunt — no operational or strategic takeaway for multi-location brand leaders.
QSRweb
Got sass and a love for biscuits? Hardees wants your Meemaw
Hardee's regional marketing campaign — tactical promo without broader chain operator insight.
Oil City News
Hardee’s sign signals burger chain’s reemergence in Casper area after mass closures
Single-location reopening in one market — no signal for multi-location chain strategy or performance.
The Business Journals
Hardee’s franchisee files Chapter 11 after closing 30-plus locations
A Hardee's franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing more than 30 locations, signaling continued pressure on regional franchise operators in the quick-service segment.
franchisetimes.com
Franchisee Bankruptcies Continue: Hardee’s Operator Files Chapter 11 as Bankrupt 136-unit Popeyes ’zee Sells Off Assets
A Hardee's franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while a 136-unit Popeyes operator liquidated assets, signaling continued financial stress among multi-unit franchise operators in the QSR sector.
TechStock²
Hardee’s store closures reveal a 107-unit concentration risk in its franchise model
Hardee's is closing 107 units, highlighting concentration risk within its franchise network.
Restaurant Business
The number of franchisee bankruptcies has soared this year
Restaurant franchisee bankruptcies have increased significantly this year, with filings suggesting widespread profitability challenges among franchise operators.
Yahoo Finance
Fast-food chicken giant quietly closed 207 U.S. restaurants
A major fast-food chicken chain closed 207 U.S. locations, underscoring pressure on legacy QSR operators as industry traffic growth stalled to 0.1% in Q1 2026.
Restaurant Business
A Hardee's franchisee says it was sold a bill of goods, leading to its bankruptcy
A Midwest Hardee's franchisee operating 59 units filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, attributing the filing to unexpected maintenance expenses from restaurants it acquired in 2023.
Restaurant Business
It's tough being a restaurant franchisee right now
Restaurant Business reports rising bankruptcy filings among multi-unit franchisees, signaling continued financial stress in the franchise model.
Nation's Restaurant News
Another big Hardee’s franchisee declares bankruptcy
Superior Star, a Hardee's franchisee that acquired 93 Midwestern locations in 2023, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, signaling ongoing operational or financial challenges in the casual burger segm
Brand Eating
2026 National French Fry Day Deals and Specials
Coordinated promotional calendar shows how QSR chains use loyalty programs and limited-time offers to drive traffic on category moments.
QSRweb
Hardee’s partners with NASCAR's Bubba Wallace for limited-edition combo meal
Limited-edition NASCAR partnership meal — entertainment tie-in promotion without strategic or operational relevance for multi-location brands.
QSRweb
Hardee's offers free biscuits to drivers with empty gas tanks
Novelty promotional stunt with limited relevance to chain operator strategy or broader consumer trends.
franchisetimes.com
Largest Hardee’s Franchisee Launches New Chicken and Biscuit Concept
The largest Hardee's franchisee has launched a new chicken and biscuit concept.
Montgomery Advertiser
Hardee’s franchise bankruptcy closes Alabama restaurant. What we know
A Hardee's franchisee filed bankruptcy, resulting in the closure of an Alabama location.
nrn.com
CKE Restaurants, parent of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, launches loyalty program
CKE Restaurants has launched a loyalty program for its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands.
Restaurant Dive
CKE launches loyalty program across Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr.
CKE Restaurants has launched a loyalty program spanning both its Hardee's and Carl's Jr. banners, signaling an effort to deepen customer engagement across its portfolio.