Buying a Franchise Donald Trump’s McDonald’s Visit Is One of Many Fast-Food Stops on the Campaign Trail — Here’s Why Trump's campaign stop won't be the first time fast food has played a role in presidential history. By Carl Stoffers
Buying a Franchise How Hardee’s Shed Its Bikini-Centric Ad Strategy, and Cleverly Grew Up By Claire Zulkey
Building a Business This Mega Deal Means Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Are Now in the Same Family as Arby’s, Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon Roark Capital Group will acquire CKE Inc., the parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, adding to its extensive franchise brand portfolio, which includes Wingstop, Carvel Ice Cream and Arby's. By Kate Taylor