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ARC Burger Files Chapter 7 After Closing 77 Hardee’s Outlets
4/28/2026
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Story summary
- ARC Burger filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Georgia after closing 77 Hardee’s locations.
- The closures came four months after the franchise dispute forced the shutdowns.
- Hardee’s accused ARC Burger of violating its franchise agreement.
- A judge stayed Hardee’s lawsuit while the bankruptcy proceeds.
- Hardee’s U.S. restaurants fell from 1,754 in early 2023 to 1,571 by end-2025.
