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Buy a Hardee’s Restaurants Franchise

Hardee’s is a well-established American fast-food franchise founded in 1960, known for its signature bacon-topped burgers, spicy chicken sandwiches, and made-from-scratch biscuits. With over 1,700 locations primarily across the Midwest, Southeast, and East Coast, Hardee’s operates under CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., sharing strong brand equity with Carl’s Jr. The franchise appeals to diverse communities by offering comfort food favorites and leveraging technology to enhance takeaway and delivery services.

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Why buy a Hardee’s Restaurants Franchise?

Owning a Hardee’s franchise offers entry into a proven, tech-savvy brand with strong national advertising and operational support. The franchise’s flexible store formats and growth incentives make it attractive for entrepreneurs seeking a scalable business in the competitive fast-food industry, backed by decades of brand strength and innovation.

Hardee’s Restaurants Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1960

    • Franchising Since

      1961

    • New Startup Cost

      $1,385,000 – $2,637,395

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $25,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $2,500

    • Royalty Fee

      4%

      of Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      5.50%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      1485

    • New Units Opened *

      7

    • Units Transferred *

      2

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,347,436

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Hardee’s Restaurants – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Hardee’s provides extensive support including 400 hours of on-the-job training and 51 hours of classroom instruction. Franchisees receive assistance with site selection, restaurant design, equipment ordering, construction, and marketing. Post-opening, ongoing support includes field consultants, operations guidance, culinary innovation, and digital marketing to optimize performance and growth.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Ideal Hardee’s franchisees have a minimum net worth of $1 million and $300,000 in liquid assets, with preferred prior restaurant experience. They should be hands-on operators committed to maintaining high standards in food quality and customer service, capable of managing multi-unit development.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Ranked #338 in Entrepreneur’s 2025 Franchise 500, Hardee’s benefits from over 60 years of industry experience and a loyal customer base. Its continuous menu innovation and technology-forward operations have earned recognition as a resilient and adaptive franchise brand.

  4. Industry / Market

    The fast-food sector remains robust, with Hardee’s growing 6% over three years to over 2,000 units globally. The brand’s investment in digital ordering and delivery aligns with growing consumer demand for convenience, supporting sustained market expansion.

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