“We believe in people” is more than a motto – it’s a set of values that forms the foundation upon which our business was built, and the way we conduct ourselves each and every day. We honor the unique gifts and talents each individual brings to our team. We’re a third-generation family business with a workplace culture that’s based on respect for one another.
Mayo Boddie, Sr. 2024 Charles A. Cannon Free Enterprise Hall of Fame inductee
The late Boddie-Noell co-founder and chairman Mayo Boddie, Sr., has been made the 2024 inductee into the Charles A. Cannon Free Enterprise Hall of Fame. Boddie was celebrated during an event on May 16, 2024 at his beloved ancestral home and special-event venue Rose Hill Estate. Boddie was selected for his lifetime of accomplishments as a businessman who “exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship, hard work, good character and philanthropy that has made our country great,” the organization said. The Free Enterprise Hall of Fame is located at The Jesse Helms Center in Wingate, N.C. To learn more about Boddie and the award watch the video.
Our Story: 60-plus Years and Still Going Strong!
The BNE story began in Fayetteville, N.C. in January 1962 when Carleton Noell and his two entrepreneurial nephews, Mayo and Nick Boddie, opened one of the very first Hardee’s restaurants.
Hardee’s Restaurants: Now Hiring!
We attribute our company’s growth to the hard work of our employee teams. Through our Hardee’s Managers School and other training programs, we encourage employees to continue to grow and develop their careers. Check out our openings and apply!
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