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Ned Lyerly was named Chief Executive Officer in April 2019, heading two brands, Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., with a global footprint of over 3,900 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 states and 42 foreign countries and U.S. territories. Lyerly leads CKE’s overarching business, people and development strategies to drive growth and profitability, bringing more than 35 years of restaurant operating experience to the role. Previously, Lyerly was the company’s President, International, responsible for the growth of the CKE international footprint to 900+ restaurants. Prior to that role, he was Executive Vice President of Global Franchise Development where he oversaw franchise development for the Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. brands in the United States and around the world. Over his 35 year career with CKE, Lyerly has held positions in many functional disciplines including: Senior Vice President International, Vice President International, Director - International Finance and Marketing, Director - Domestic Finance (Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc.) Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (Imasco USA, Inc. / Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc.). Lyerly is a Certified Franchise Executive and currently serves as a member of the International Franchise Association’s International Leadership Council. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

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Dennis Benson is a Chief Operating Officer at Potomac Family Dining Group, President & CEO at Potomac Family Dining Group, and Chief Marketing Officer at Potomac Family Dining Group and is based in Washington Dc Metro Area, Norfolk, Virginia. He has worked as Regional Vice President of Operations at Potomac Family Dining Group; VP:Operations at Fazoli s Restaurants LLC; and Director of Franchised Operations at Fazoli's Management, Inc.. Dennis attended Indiana State University Scott College of Business between 1980 and 1984.