The analogies are endless between poker and capitalism — the risk, the money, the long hours, equity — it goes on and on. But a few major businesses have a unique history when it comes to cards, chips, buyouts and bankruptcy. We took a look at some of these unknown gambling stories.
Hardee's – Burgers & Betting
The famous hamburger franchise, now owned by Carl’s Jr. parent company CKE Restaurants, was founded in 1960 in Greenville, North Carolina, by Wilbur Hardee. That first burger joint proved a success and Hardee looked quickly to expand.