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Wendy's fast food logo: smiling red-haired girl, pigtails, freckles, blue necklace

The legacy of Hamra Enterprises began in 1975 when Sam F. Hamra opened the first Wendy's restaurant in Springfield, Missouri, in 1976. The restaurant remains a part of Hamra Enterprises today.

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Established in 1975
97 Restaurants
4 States
2,700+ Employees

Panera Bread bakery cafe logo, green script, uppercase bread text.

We opened our first Panera Bread bakery-café in Deerfield, Illinois on April 15, 1998. This location marked the beginning of a successful journey for us.

Panera Bread company logo, white cursive Panera, bold uppercase BREAD text.

Established in 1998
88 Bakery-cafes
9 States
2,700+ Employees

Red Noodles & Company logo, stylized noodle outline, bold text.

In June 2014, we embarked on a significant business move by acquiring a total of 7 Noodles & Company restaurants in Missouri. This marked our commitment to expanding our presence in the restaurant industry.

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Established in 2014
6 Restaurants
2 States
120+ Employees

Caribou Coffee logo, brown script text, blue shield, caribou antlers

In April 2023, we announced a multi-unit agreement to open 24 Caribou Coffee franchises in Missouri.

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established in 2017
439 Restaurants
8 States
7,000 Employees

Hamra Enterprises

is a “people forward” business.

We are committed to development and growth through training, coaching and learning from one another.

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