Plant Power Fast Food names sustainability expert as CFO Plant Power Fast Food named a veteran restaurant financial and sustainability expert as its CFO. (Photo: Plant Power Fast Food) Jan. 19, 2021 Plant Power Restaurant Group has named Edmund Har, an expert in sustainability, as its top financial executive, according to a news release. Har was formerly senior finance director for one of the largest Hardees franchisees, Paradigm Investment Group, as well as director of Finance for the W Hotel in San Diego. He's also served on the U.S. Department of Energy's restaurant subcommittee to provide data for energy usage demands of retail QSR boxes, which subsequently led to the development of sustainable best practices.