Wilbur Hardee
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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.
