Franchise Trouble at Hardee’s: Legal Disputes and What It Means for NNN Investors
Hardee’s has faced headwinds in 2025, with no significant expansion activity reported this quarter and growing uncertainty around parts of its franchise network. A legal dispute between Hardee’s parent company, CKE Restaurants, and major franchisee Paradigm Investment Group operator of 76 Hardee’s locations has raised concerns about potential closures. CKE is seeking to terminate Paradigm’s […]