Hardees Restaurant Franchise

At Hardee´s®, the Food is the Franchise®. We are known for our best-in-class menu that consistently out-delivers the competition. Multi-unit franchise territories are available for highly-qualified, experienced candidates in the Midwestern and Eastern United States and in select international markets.

Originally founded in 1960 by Wilbur Hardee, Hardee´s® is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR). The CKE system includes more than 3,115 restaurants in 42 states and in 17 countries, with more than 1,190 Carl´s Jr.® restaurants and 1,915 Hardee´s® restaurants.
Hardee´s® is focused on constant innovation and a desire to satisfy the tastes of young, hungry consumers through our premium menu and edgy, memorable advertising. We virtually invented the concept of eating out for breakfast with our famous Made-From-Scratch™ Biscuits. Hardee´s® is also known for introducing the 100% Black Angus beef Thickburger® line, one of the first sit down restaurant style burgers in the quick service industry. These gourmet burgers are complemented by our premium Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shakes & Malts™.
Today Hardee´s® is a best-in-class franchise opportunity poised for sustained growth. In the December 2008 Franchise 500®, Entrepreneur Magazine recognized Hardee´s® outstanding position with a prestigious ranking among the top 3 burger franchise opportunities.

Minimum Financial Requirements*	Net Worth US$1,000,000 Liquid Assets: US$300,000
Experience	Previous franchise or restaurant experience
Multi-Unit Development	3 restaurant minimum
Development Fee*	US$10,000
Franchise Fees	US$25,000 (1st and 2nd) US$20,000 (3rd and 4th) US$15,000 (5th or more)
Total Estimated Initial Investment*	US$1.1 million+**
Royalty Fee	4% of gross sales
Unit Size	2,447 sq. ft. to 3,207 sq. ft. (w/o playground)
Term of Franchise Agreement	20 years
Franchise Traning	12 weeks of hands-on management training