2026 Stars for Heroes
Stars for Heroes is Hardee’s annual fundraiser to help support our military heroes and their families. We encourage guests to donate $1.00 or […]
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Bubba Wallace “Pit Stop” prior to the Iowa Corn 350 at the Hardee’s in Newton, IA.
Saturday, August 8th, Hardee’s hosted NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace for a special Meet and Greet ahead of the Iowa Corn 350. The first […]
Manchester Hardee’s hosted the Biscuit Baker Challenge Regionals August 5th
Manchester, Iowa, was selected again this year to host the Biscuit Baker Regionals. Each year, Hardee’s asks every restaurant to identify its best […]
Westar Foods opened their newest location in Lincoln, NE
Westar Foods opened their 30th Hardee’s in Lincoln, NE on December 10th. People are excited to see Hardee’s return to the area. During […]
Award presented to Westar Foods for collecting the most donations for Stars for Heroes
Westar Foods/Fort Dodge was presented with a crystal award during the Independent Hardee’s Franchisee Association (IHFA) convention in San Antonio in October. Fort […]
Westar Foods presented a check to Nebraska Children’s Home Society
During the grand opening of the Lincoln, NE Hardee’s, Westar Foods proudly presented a check for $500 to Nebraska Children’s Home Society. Westar […]
Westar Foods opened their newest location in Topeka, KS
Westar Foods opened their 31st Hardee’s in Topeka, KS on April 30th, 2026. People are excited to see Hardee’s return to the area […]
Westar Foods presented a check to Nebraska Children’s Home Society
Westar Foods proudly donated $7,000 to Nebraska Children’s Home Society, Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The donation is funded with 100% of the proceeds […]
Super Hero Herky has landed in Coralville
Herky is the University of Iowa mascot and Hardee’s is just down the street. On May 1st John Kelchen (Regional Director of Operations) and […]
Winterset Hardee’s Held a Fundraiser for the Barcus Family
In January the Winterset Hardee’s held a fundraiser for the Barcus family. Weston was diagnosed with Ocular Melanoma and had to have his […]
Omaha NCHS Check Presentation
President Frank Westermajer and Regional Director of Operations, Stacy Holtz presented Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS) with a check for $11,086.41 on March […]
Hardee’s goes west with N. Platte location, opening today
Hardee’s hosted its ribbon cutting on October 19, 2018 at 102 Holiday Frontage Road in North Platte, NE. The restaurant is known for […]
Happy Star’s Happy Place
Happy Star is such a ham and loves to be the center of attention. He recently attended a Birthday Bash for the Omaha […]
Westar Foods Franchisee Announces New Hardee’s® Restaurant Grand Opening in Indianola
Hardee’s® franchisee Westar Foods, Inc. invites the Indianola community to celebrate the grand opening of their newest Hardee’s® restaurant at 300 East Trail […]
Westar Foods Donates $7,189 to Nebraska Children’s Home Society
During the month of December, the 6 Omaha Hardee’s asked guests if they would like to donate a $1.00 to Nebraska Children’s Home […]
Westar Foods presented a $10,000 Military check to Operation Homefront
Westar Foods was thrilled to present a $10,000 check to Operation Homefront. This was part of the “Stars For Heroes” fundraiser held in […]
Westar Foods sponsors the Omaha Storm Chasers “Kids Run the Bases” Sunday promotion
Westar Foods, Inc. is a proud sponsor of the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team. During the season, all Sunday home games the kids […]
Westar Foods raises $6,000 for Nebraska Children’s Home Society
During the month of May 2016 the five Omaha Hardee’s asked guests if they would like to donate $1.00 to Nebraska children’s Home […]
Westar Foods raises $15,000 for the National Military Family Association
Westar Foods’ 29 Hardee’s® throughout Iowa held an in-store fundraising campaign that raised $15,000 that benefited local veterans and their families. Funds raised […]
Westar Foods, Inc. opens Hardee’s in Ankeny, IA
Westar Foods, Inc. opened a Hardee’s at 1510 SW Tradition Drive in Ankeny, Iowa. Customers were enthusiastic to have Hardee’s return to their […]
Westar Group News-Corner Bakery Café
Corner Bakery Café sponsored the 12th Annual Heroes 4 Hospice KC 5K Run/Walk
Corner Bakery Café served muffin bites and coffee to over 400 participants at the 12th Annual Heroes 4 Hospice KC 5K Run/Walk in […]
Corner Bakery Café Sponsored the MGA Triple Crown Showdown
Corner Bakery Café was happy to be a sponsor at the Myasthenia Gravis Association’s 15th Annual Triple Crown Showdown. Corner Bakery Café was […]
Corner Bakery Café Sponsored the MGA Triple Crown Showdown
Sunday, May 18, 2025 Corner Bakery Café was a sponsor at the 14th annual Myasthenia Gravis Association’s (MGA) Triple Crown Showdown in Leawood, […]
Birthday Celebrations at Corner Bakery Café
Corbin Park Corner Bakery Café celebrated the brands 34th Birthday, Thursday, April 10th. We welcomed the first 34 guests by giving them a […]
Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk
Corner Bakery Café was happy to once again participate in the Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk that took place Saturday, June 8, 2024 […]
Corner Bakery Cafe Sponsorship of the MGA Triple Crown Showdown
Corner Bakery Café was once again happy to support the annual MGA Triple Crown Showdown a 5K in Leawood, KS. It was held […]
The OVERRUN 5K Run/Walk Triumph with Corner Bakery Cafe
Corner Bakery Café was at the finish line providing coffee and muffin bites to all the OVERRUN Ovarian Cancer 5K & 1 Mile […]
Sweet Spooks: A Recap of Last Year’s Corner Bakery Cafe Trunk or Treat Event
Corner Bakery Café Trunk or Treat October 21, 2023 the Ovelrand Park Police Department put on a Trunk or Treat for approximately 1,200 […]
Corner Bakery Café Proudly Sponsors the MGA Triple Crown Showdown: A Day of Support and Celebration
Corner Bakery Café was once again happy to support the annual MGA Triple Crown Showdown a 5K in Leawood, KS. It was held […]