Hardee's Charco-Broiled Memorial [1960-1997]

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About Hardee's Charco-Broiled Memorial [1960-1997]

This group is a memorial to the "Charco-Broiled" days of yesteryear at the classic Hardee's hamburger chain!

The Hardee's restaurant empire was founded in North Carolina in 1960. In 1997, Hardee's was bought out by CKE, owner of the Carl's Jr. fast food chain. Since then, the make-over has been underway, converting many Hardee's into Carl's Jr., merging the two menus and even shutting down some Hardee's locations.

This group is focused on the years 1960-1997, prior to the Carl's Jr. buy-out.

Submissions may include items such as -- old restaurant photos, signs, memorabilia, food packaging, logos, etc. prior to 1997. Kid's meal boxes are fine if they feature the old Hardee's logo. No kid's meal toys except for those featuring the old 1970s Hardee's mascots (which are very much welcomed!)

Photos after 1997 are acceptable if they include -- older style Hardee's buildings and signs that are either still in use, abandoned or have been converted into something else.

Most Hardee's have had the Carl's Jr. make-over with their red and yellow colors and star logo. Those are not allowed in the group. Instead, redirect those to the fine Carl's Jr. and Hardee's group here -- flickr.com/groups/hardeescarlsjr/.

BONUS POINTS for any and all items featuring the vintage Hardee's mascots: Gilbert Giddyup and Speedy McGreedy!


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This group was founded on June 9, 2009 by Waffle Whiffer.