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Steve Ellerhorst & C.K. Patel Share Member of the Year Honors, Hardee's Franchisees Earn Chapter of the Year Recognition

On April 28, 2005, AAFD members gathered in a gala celebration to honor the Total Quality Franchising Award recipients for 2005. The Independent Hardee’s Franchisee Association (IHFA) has been named AAFD Chapter of the Year, and its executive director, Steve Ellerhorst, shared Member of the Year honors with hotel franchisee, C.K. Patel.

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