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77 Hardee’s Locations Shut Permanently as Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy
Business
Published on 24 April 2026
A shuttered operator leaves 1,600 workers in limbo
ARC Burger shut down 77 Hardee’s locations across nine states, closing permanently in December and laying off 1,600+ employees. The franchisee behind the closures is now filing for bankruptcy, raising questions about how quickly remaining operators could recover and what happens to suppliers, lease commitments, and affected staff.
- 77 Hardee’s locations across nine states closed permanently in December
- ARC Burger laid off 1,600+ employees during the shutdown
- The franchisee is filing for bankruptcy after the closures
- Shutdown may ripple through leases, suppliers, and remaining operators
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