Wilbur Hardee

Entrepreneur

Birthday August 15, 1918

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace North Carolina

DEATH DATE Jun 20, 2008 (89)

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About

American entrepreneur who founded the Hardee's fast-food chain in 1960.

Before Fame

He worked as a cook and a musician before briefly serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Trivia

He opened the first Hardee's restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina, on September 3, 1960.

Family Life

He was raised on a farm in Martin County, North Carolina.

Associated With

He and Colonel Harland Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame both started major American fast-food chains.