Hardee's announces plans for 84 locations in Ohio

The burger chain, and sister brand to West Coast-based Carl's Jr., signed a franchisee to develop 84 stores across Ohio in the coming 9 to 12 years. The exact store count for Columbus, which doesn't currently have a single Hardee's restaurant, is unknown, but was named in a press release along with Cincinnati, Toledo, Youngstown and Dayton.