Hamra Enterprises

Hamra Enterprises is a people-forward organization that develops leaders, owned and founded in 1975 by the Hamra family. The company's headquarters is in Springfield, Missouri, and operates in 12 states; Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Tennessee and Texas Hamra Enterprises is committed to providing the highest quality products and services within the hospitality industry, creating exceptional experiences for people and communities by engaging each of its restaurant neighborhoods through community service, fundraising, and other philanthropic partnerships such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Make-A-Wish of Illinois and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Hamra Enterprises is a franchisee of 208 locations: Caribou Coffee, Panera Bread, Noodles & Company, and Wendy's. How we support our leaders - the HERO Fund: The Hamra Employees Emergency Fund is an emergency relief fund serving employees of Hamra Enterprises. Hamra Enterprises is committed to supporting and respecting its valued employees and the things that matter to them. We’re here to celebrate the good times together and to reach out and lend a hand during challenging times. Since its inception, the fund has raised over $2.5 million (with Hamra matching), made a difference for almost employees and their families, and has granted more than $1.4 million. In 2022, with 52.4% employee participation, the fund granted 230 emergency grants and 142 tuition reimbursement grants. For more details visit,