Hardee's Announces Finalists of the Annual National Biscuit Baker Competition

Finalists from Across the Country Head to Franklin, Tenn. in October to Compete for National Title

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Creating the signature Hardee's® Made from Scratch™ biscuit is a blend of tradition, skill and a passion for excellence. This fall, four exceptional Hardee's bakers will showcase those very qualities as they compete for top honors at the upcoming national Hardee's Biscuit Baker Competition in Franklin, Tennessee.

Following a rigorous round of local and regional contests, these talented finalists have proven themselves among the best in the country. On Thursday, Oct. 16, they will go head-to-head at CKE Restaurants' headquarters — the parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr.® — vying for the 2025 Biscuit Baker Champion title and a $10,000 cash prize.

This year's finalists, each representing their local franchise group and the spirit of "Goodness in the Making," are:

• Clint Adkins, representing Bedford, Ind., and New Beginnings Restaurant Group LLC
• Tammy Getchey, representing Headland, Ala., and Phase 3 Star LLC
• Amanda McIntosh, representing Dayton, Tenn., and J&S Restaurants Inc.
• Martha Mahaffey, representing Jefferson, N.C., and Mountain Star LLC

"Goodness in the Making starts with people. Hardee's biscuit bakers put the goodness into breakfast, and their dedication is felt in every fresh batch they bake before dawn," said Tony D'Amico, president of Hardee's. "This competition highlights their expertise and commitment to perfecting the golden color, the fluffy texture and the perfect taste of every biscuit. We're proud to recognize these outstanding team members as they reach the final round."

To earn their spot in the finals, bakers demonstrated mastery of Hardee's proprietary biscuit procedures and were tasked with preparing 52 biscuits within 15 minutes. In addition to competing for the grand prize, the event also serves as an annual recertification in the company's iconic biscuit-making methods. Fans can enjoy Hardee's Made from Scratch™ biscuits fresh every day at locations nationwide.

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About Hardee's
Home of Goodness in The Making, Hardee's® is known for wholesome, hand-crafted menu items such as Made from Scratch™ Biscuits, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ and charbroiled 100 percent Angus Beef burgers. Together with its franchisees, Hardee's operates approximately 1,600 restaurants across the U.S. and has a presence in 13 countries worldwide. Hardee's has been bringing people together with classic flavors and hometown pride for 65 years. For more information about Hardee's, please visit www.hardees.com. 

About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, runs and operates Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® restaurants, two beloved brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as iconic charbroiled burgers, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a U.S. and international footprint, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have more than 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants domestically and more than 35 international markets and U.S. territories. For more information about CKE, please visit www.ckr.com or its brand sites at www.carlsjr.com and www.hardees.com. 

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