Tag: Hardee’s

Hardees Double Cheese Slider Review

Hardees, actually it’s predecessor, Sandys, was the first fast food in my hometown, years before McDonalds or BK landed. Second was probably Henry’s, another defunct chain.  So, anyway, I’ve always had an affinity for Hardees, and while it has ebbed and flowed over the years parallel to their own ups and downs, the last few… Continue reading Hardees Double Cheese Slider Review

Hardees Breakfast Biscuit Review – Nationwide

I admit I’ve become fussy about fast food (and C-store) breakfasts.  Think I’ve covered them all, and some are pretty good, some are absolutely dreadful. Some could be made better with very little effort or expense. I stopped in a Hardees/Carl’s Jr on a recent road trip, in search of a menu item I’ve had… Continue reading Hardees Breakfast Biscuit Review – Nationwide

Hardees Monster Biscuit Review

First opened in Greenville, SC, Hardee’s is a ‘semi-national’ chain, mostly in the Eastern United States, and part of CKE (Carl Karcher Enterprises) which operates Carl’s Jr. in the Western US; the two share some menu items. Hardee’s places a big emphasis on their breakfast menu, and offers a wider variety of choices than most… Continue reading Hardees Monster Biscuit Review

Carl’s Jr. Update

(OPINION) Investor Norman Peltz (Wendys/Arbys group, says he wants to play too, is studying CKE financials to see if he wants to bid.   Peltz is an activist investor, and as head of Triarc Companies, has hit a couple home runs (let’s not talk about Snapple, tho). On the other hand, TH Lee, the first bidder,… Continue reading Carl’s Jr. Update

Lee Bags Carl Karcher

CKE, parent of Carl’s Jr and Hardee’s picked up by Thomas Lee Partners for  close to a billion, including debt assumption.  Lee also holds big stakes in Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins. This is the second big food deal this week, with the news that Diamond Foods (DMND) of California has gobbled up Kettle Foods… Continue reading Lee Bags Carl Karcher

My Introduction to the Fast Food Burger

McDonald’s was late in coming to my city.   One had to drive  150 miles to get to one when I was growing up.   But that’s not to say my town was fast food-less.   In addition to locally-owned establishments, our first burger chain entry was Henry’s, followed a few years later by Sandy’s. Both were Midwestern… Continue reading My Introduction to the Fast Food Burger

The Burger Wars Start Sizzlin’

McDonald’s launches Angus, Carl’s and Hardee’s take umbrage. An article in the WSJ yesterday chronicles the marketing efforts of these three as they attempt to garner a larger share of the large burger market. Feeling that the McD angus was a copycat of CKE’s (Carl Karcher Enterprises, parent company of both Carl’s Jr and Hardees),… Continue reading The Burger Wars Start Sizzlin’

Mmmmmmm, Fried Bologna

Not many places in the U.S. you will find this, unless you are cruising the eastern Maritime provinces of Canada!  But now,  Hardee’s has added a fried bologna biscuit, with egg and cheese, to its extensive breakfast sandwich menu.  No word on whether or not sister chain Carl’s, Jr., will follow suit, but that would… Continue reading Mmmmmmm, Fried Bologna