Beloved fast-food chain closes nearly 80 locations after lawsuit shakes up business

Yahoo Finance
2026.01.04 10:00
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Hardee’s has closed 77 locations across eight states due to a lawsuit against franchisee ARC Burger for failing to make payments. The closures, affecting Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Montana, South Carolina, and Wyoming, stem from ARC Burger's alleged defaults on franchise agreements, including royalties and fees. Hardee’s is suing for $6.5 million owed. Despite the closures, there is potential for Hardee’s to revive these locations in the future.