Hamra Enterprises
HospitalityMissouri, United States201-500 Employees
Hamra Enterprises is a hospitality company headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, employing 201-500 people and operating as a franchisee with 208 locations across the Caribou Coffee, Panera Bread, Noodles & Company, and Wendy's brands. The company operates in 12 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Texas. Founded in 1975 by the Hamra family, the business focuses on leadership development and community engagement within its restaurant neighborhoods. It maintains the HERO Fund, an employee emergency relief program that provides emergency grants and tuition reimbursement, supported by fundraising and employee participation. In 2025, Hamra Enterprises expanded its Wendy's footprint with openings in Clinton, Massachusetts, and Springfield, Missouri, as well as a Wendy's location in Leicester, United Kingdom, including the milestone of opening its 100th Wendy's restaurant in Springfield.