Struggling 65-year-old fast food chain closes last Columbus location amid lawsuits
Unpaid royalties and unpaid rent are just some of the problems facing this 65 year old fast-food chain, resulting in a closure here in Columbus.
When Hardee’s declared bankruptcy a couple of years ago, an 80-unit franchisee called ARC Burger bought them out. And now, Hardee’s is suing them.
The fast-food chain known for charbroiled burgers and biscuit breakfast sandwiches filed a lawsuit against ARC Burger last month, stating that ARC owes them $6.5 million in unpaid royalties, marketing funds, and rent in 28 of their locations.
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Hardee’s is currently in another legal dispute with Paradigm Investment Group, according to Restaurant Business Online, over the franchisee refusing to take digital orders or remain open after 2 P.M.
System sales have also declined over 12% over the past decade, according to data by Technomic, and over 200 Hardee’s have closed. Now, even more are closing, including one right here in Columbus.
The Hardee’s located at 3444 S. High St. is permanently closed as of this week. There are no remaining Hardee’s in Columbus local, but there are still open locations in Obetz, Etna, and West Jefferson.
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