Since when has Joe Guith served as the Chief Executive Officer of Hardees?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Mr. Guith has served as our Chief Executive Officer since March 2025. Mr. Guith holds this same position with CKE, CKR, CJR and SPV. From August 2022 to February 2025, he served as Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Cajun Global LLC d/b/a Church's Chicken located in Atlanta, Georgia. From April 2021 to July 2022, he served as Category President, Restaurant Brands for McAlister's, Moe's and Schlotzsky's at Focus Brands LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. From April 2018 to April 2021, he served as President of McAlister's Deli in Atlanta, Georgia.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD pages 22–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Joe Guith has served as the Chief Executive Officer since March 2025. He also holds the same position with CKE, CKR, CJR, and SPV.
Prior to his role at Hardees, Mr. Guith was the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Cajun Global LLC d/b/a Church's Chicken in Atlanta, Georgia, from August 2022 to February 2025. Before that, he served as Category President, Restaurant Brands for McAlister's, Moe's, and Schlotzsky's at Focus Brands LLC in Atlanta, Georgia, from April 2021 to July 2022. His experience also includes serving as President of McAlister's Deli in Atlanta, Georgia, from April 2018 to April 2021.
This information is relevant for prospective Hardees franchisees as it provides insight into the leadership and experience of the company's Chief Executive Officer. Knowing Mr. Guith's background and previous roles can help franchisees assess his qualifications and potential impact on the Hardees franchise system. It also shows his concurrent responsibilities across multiple related brands, which could indicate strategic alignment or potential resource allocation considerations.