Hardee’s Franchisee ARC Burger Files for Chapter 7 Liquidation
ARC Burger LLC, a major Hardee’s franchisee, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation on April 20, 2026, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The Marietta-based company faced over $29 million in debt and a breach-of-contract lawsuit from its franchisor, leading to the closure of 77 restaurant locations. The debtor’s filing…

