Since when has Kelly Bengston held the position of Chief Supply Chain Officer for Hardees?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Chief Supply Chain Officer – Kelly Bengston
Ms. Kelly Bengston has held this position since February 2025. She holds the same position with CJF, CKE, CKR, CJR and SPV. From January 2024 to November 2024, she served as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Operations for Starbucks Coffee Company located in Seattle, WA. From October 2018 to December 2023, she served as Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer for Starbucks Coffee Company located in Seattle, WA.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD pages 22–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Kelly Bengston has held the position of Chief Supply Chain Officer since February 2025. She also holds the same position with CJF, CKE, CKR, CJR and SPV.
Prior to this role, from January 2024 to November 2024, Ms. Bengston was the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Operations for Starbucks Coffee Company. Before that, from October 2018 to December 2023, she served as Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer for Starbucks Coffee Company. Both positions were located in Seattle, WA.
This information is relevant to potential Hardees franchisees as it provides insight into the leadership team's experience and background. Knowing that the Chief Supply Chain Officer has extensive experience at a major company like Starbucks may give franchisees confidence in the supply chain management of the Hardees system.