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Building Brighter Futures,
One Brand at a Time

Lyders Group's diverse family of businesses touches millions of lives each week, making everyday experiences richer, healthier, and more connected.

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OurReachAcrossIndustries

Lyders Group has evolved from modest beginnings into a dynamic enterprise driven by seven distinct segments that fuel its growing family of brands.

Food

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Technology

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Hardware

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Medical

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Aviation

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Farm

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Lyders Food brings genuine care and operational excellence to the quick-service industry, operating trusted national brands like Taco Bell and Arby’s with consistent quality and service. Rooted in a people-first approach, we focus on strong performance, community connection, and welcoming dining experiences that shape the future of quick-service dining.

Food

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Lyders Food brings genuine care and operational excellence to the quick-service industry, operating trusted national brands like Taco Bell and Arby’s with consistent quality and service. Rooted in a people-first approach, we focus on strong performance, community connection, and welcoming dining experiences that shape the future of quick-service dining.

Technology

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Lyders Technology powers technology across the entire organization, building infrastructure, securing our physical locations and websites, and developing custom apps. It is leading technological advancements across all divisions and putting Lyders Group in an industry-leading position.

Hardware

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Lyders Hardware, a division of the Lyders Group, is the company’s original business, with a legacy spanning over 70 years. Today, that tradition continues under the Rockhard Tools brand, where we manufacture, supply, and retail high-quality tools and hardware to professionals across the industry. Built on decades of expertise and trust, Lyders Hardware remains committed to delivering durable products and dependable service—supporting tradespeople and businesses with the tools they need to get the job done right.

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Lyders Medical, a division of Lyders Group is the home of the newest breed of pharmacies, People and Pets Pharmacy. We are commercializing a new way to shop for medication. Through new technologies and a genuine care to make our community a healthier place, we are entering the medical industry looking to disrupt how people and pets get their prescriptions.

Aviation

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Lyders Aviation, a division of Lyders Group, was formed as a passion project but later became a necessity as a way to move more pieces of the businesses around quickly and efficiently.

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Lyders Scientific is a division of Lyders Group and is proud to serve the scientific research community. Our brand, Eberbach Cabinets and products offer something truly niche and look forward to supporting teams all over the world as they solve the worlds most pressing problems.

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Lyders Farm, a division of the Lyders Group, is our most unique and beloved venture—a fully operational ranch and farm that’s home to over 150 wild and exotic animal breeds. Blending agriculture, education, and conservation, Lyders Farm offers a one-of-a-kind environment where care for animals and connection to nature are at the heart of everything we do.

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What began as a group of 12 restaurants and a tool business has grown into an expansive portfolio of brands divided into seven operating segments: Lyders Food, Lyders Farms, Lyders Aviation, Lyders Hardware, Lyders Technology, Lyders Scientific, and Lyders Medical.

Today, Lyders Group operates over 240 Taco Bell and Arby’s franchises, two farms that connect us to the land, an aviation hangar that takes us to new heights, a pharmacy and medical cabinet manufacturing company that support health, wellness, and research, and a tool company that helps build the future.

Through these diverse enterprises, we serve millions of people every week, making their lives a little brighter, easier, and more fulfilling.

Our Accomplishments

Over 100,000
customers served each year

Lyders Group is best known as a large, independently owned Taco Bell Franchise, operating over 200 locations primarily across the Midwest—making it one of the largest within the Yum! Brands family.

The group also owns several Arby’s restaurants and is recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction and fostering a fun, positive work environment.

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GettoKnowUs

Seventy years ago, the Lyders family set out to build more than a business. They aimed to create opportunities, uplift communities, and shape a lasting legacy. What began as a single hardware store and later a quick service restaurant franchise grew through their entrepreneurial spirit and steady determination. Those early ventures became the foundation of Lyders Group, now among the largest family-owned franchise businesses in the world.

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1954

Danish Import was founded by Lyders Senior

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1985

Petersen Products was founded by Pete Lyders

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1995

Pete purchases his first Taco Bell

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1997

Pete expands to multiple locations of Taco Bell

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2001

Pete expands Taco Bell locations out of state

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2005

Purchase of Hawk Hollow Farm

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2015

Danish Import and Petersen merge under new name Rockhard Tools

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2020

Purchase of Hawk Hollow Aviation

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2021

Purchase of South Fork Ranch

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2022

Purchase of Eberbach Cabinets

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2024

Purchase of Old West Aviation

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2025

Opening first location of People & Pets Pharmacy and rebrand of Rockhard Tools

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1954

Danish Import was founded by Lyders Senior

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1985

Petersen Products was founded by Pete Lyders

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1995

Pete purchases his first Taco Bell

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1997

Pete expands to multiple locations of Taco Bell

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2001

Pete expands Taco Bell locations out of state

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2005

Purchase of Hawk Hollow Farm

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2015

Danish Import and Petersen merge under new name Rockhard Tools

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2020

Purchase of Hawk Hollow Aviation

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2021

Purchase of South Fork Ranch

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2022

Purchase of Eberbach Cabinets

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2024

Purchase of Old West Aviation

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2025

Opening first location of People & Pets Pharmacy and rebrand of Rockhard Tools

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A Family Legacy Spanning
Generations

The Lyders family has been at the center of the organization’s growth from the beginning, shaping its values, vision, and commitment to people. Their leadership continues to guide the company’s culture, inspiring a focus on service, integrity, and long-term success.

Our Values

What drives us, how we work, and where we’re headed

Our culture is built on clear principles that guide how we operate every day. These commitments help us stay aligned and focused as we continue to evolve.

Build and develop teams that have meaning and purpose.

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Creating opportunities for our teams to positively impact the communities where we work, eat, and play.

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Using a proven and tested strategy to define a structure and create clarity for each team member to be successful

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Steadfast dependability so our consumers and employees can rely on and trust that we will be there for them.

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OurCommitmenttoCommunity

Lyders Group is driven by a mission to give back to the communities it serves, supporting local charities, animal welfare, and families in need across the country.

Adopt-a-Family

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Each year, we collaborate with Restaurant Leadership to select an employee at each restaurant who may be struggling, providing them with a $400 shopping spree to help make their holidays memorable. Additionally, we work with local organizations to identify families in need, donating holiday gifts and essentials to ensure they have a full and memorable holiday season.

Dog House Collection

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We support over 50 Shelters / Rescues, annually, through our 'Dog House' collection banks in our Restaurants. Funds are collected in the Dog House bank, tallied and then donated to a local Shelter / Rescue. At the end of the year, Team Lyders will donate a 100% match of what we collected throughout the year.

Local Donations

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We make numerous, generous, donations of time, money and food to local Libraries, Churches, Schools, Cancer Organizations, Social Clubs, and many more!

Humane Societies

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Lyders Group supports animal welfare across Michigan through its partnerships with the Capital Area Humane Society and the Cascades Humane Society, providing resources, raising funds, and helping connect pets with loving homes. The company also supports the Mutt March, the Michigan Humane Society’s annual fundraising walk, contributing to its mission of caring for animals and celebrating the bond between people and their pets.

Build Your Future Here

Lyders Group has always focused on impact. For decades, Pete Lyders vision has driven us to grow and make a difference. As we move forward, we remain committed to creating meaningful opportunities for the people we serve.

Join us and help build a stronger future for our communities.

Get In
Touch

7915 Kensington Ct, Brighton MI, 48116

(248)-446-0100

HR@teamlyders.com