Hardee's

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

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2019

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.

Food

Fries show growth on appetizer menus

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 31, 2016

Within the appetizer mealpart, all product categories have dropped in year-over-year mentions except one: fries.

How Puzder’s appointment could ease restaurants’ labor woes

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2016

Here's what Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor has said about labor issues of crucial importance to the restaurant industry.

Puzder sets exit from Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 02, 2017

The longtime leader of CKE Restaurants is going for the bigger job of U.S. Secretary of Labor

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