Today we own and operate more than 345 Hardee’s restaurants across four states (North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina and Kentucky), making us the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the United States. Boddie-Noell’s humble beginnings go back to 1962 when brothers Mayo and Nick Boddie and their uncle Carleton Noell opened their first Hardee’s restaurant in Fayetteville, NC. Over the next several decades – through hard work and focus – the Boddies continued to open Hardee’s throughout North Carolina, Virginia and beyond. Hardee’s remains our foundation and our flagship. We have always provided growth opportunities for our people. We are committed to providing great customer service, pro