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Hardee's

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Leadership

Quick-service pioneer and NFL superstar Gino Marchetti dies at 93

The longtime Baltimore Colt co-founded and built the Gino’s Hamburgers chain. It was a dominant brand in the Mid-Atlantic until its conversion to Roy Rogers in the 1980s.

Leadership

Ned Lyerly named CEO of Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr. owner CKE Restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2019

The company also said that industry veteran George Condos has joined its board of directors.

Consumer Trends

10 LTOs with top consumer appeal

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 14, 2018

Here’s a look at the most tempting limited-time offers in August.

Financing

With traffic challenged, fast food turns up the marketing heat

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 30, 2018

Deals and gimmicks show how competitive QSR is, but there are definite dangers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s owner names Charles Jemley CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 10, 2018

CKE Restaurants also named Kerry Olson chief legal officer.

Top 500 Chains

Hardee’s

Jun. 19, 2018
Marketing

Is 50 the new 20 for Roy Rogers Restaurants?

By Peter Romeo on May. 17, 2018

The quick-service chain named after a long-gone performer is aiming for fresh life, with a new spokesman and a new growth steward.

Marketing

For Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, 2 are better than 1

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2018

Take a look behind parent company CKE Restaurants' decision to split its twin brands.

Leadership

Lots of restaurants changed CEOs this year

Dec. 26, 2017

Papa John's, Chipotle, Panera, Buffalo Wild Wings among companies whose top executives left in 2017.