Hardee's Franchise Analysis

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Hardee's is graded based on our most recent FDD research!

Franchise Opportunity Details

Hardee's operates quick service restaurants with a limited menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner products and featuring charbroiled 100% Black Angus Thickburger sandwiches, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, and Made from Scratch Biscuits.

What is the upfront requirements to own an Hardee's franchise?

Hardee's has an initial franchise fee of up to $35,000, with a total upfront investment range of $1,454,000 to $2,046,000.

  • Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
  • Total Investment: $1,454,000 to $2,046,000
  • Working Capital: $125,000 to $225,000
  • Royalty Fee: 4.0%

The upfront cost of any franchise opportunity includes multiple fees. Explore this franchise opportunity to better understand the specific costs required to own an Hardee's, such as territory fees, leasehold improvement costs, pre-opening advertising, and equipment purchases. It should be noted that, franchise companies must to disclose all initial fees. These are not only fees that are actually paid, but also commitments to fees you are required to pay.

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How much can I earn by owning a Hardee's franchise?

As with any new business, there needs to be a reasonable return on your investment and net profit potential. The specific franchisee's salary and the profits from an Hardee's franchise will depend on a variety of factors. One way to confirm the potential revenues or profits generated from a Hardee's franchise investment is to review the franchisor's Item 19 within their FDD. This is called an earnings claim. This is an option for franchisors within their disclosure and approximately 68% of all franchise companies that we analyze each year will disclose financial performance data within Item 19 of their FDD. Some franchise companies may disclose limited information such as average gross revenues. This type of information is not always helpful to determine profitability for you directly. So review overall sales data with caution. As expected, usually profits and owner's income are proportionate to the overall size of the initial investment. The larger the initial investment, the higher profits you should expect to see. Another factor to owner's salary potential is based on the number of locations you own. If you buy multiple locations (usually referred to as Area Development Agreements), you can anticipate that as you launch the next unit, you will generate more revenue and profits overall. Demand for your products, the labor costs in your state, commercial lease rates and several other variables also play a large role in your earnings and your take-home salary. Your financial success are dependent on the overall franchisor's success. Your profits and owner's income is not just dependent on how well your own location performs, you should analyze how well the entire franchise system is performing. Determine how the franchise company makes money and review their financial returns.

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How many franchise outlets does Hardee's franchise system operate?

As of the 2020 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 1,727 franchised Hardee's locations throughout the United States.

Did you know there are over 3,000 franchise opportunities across the United States. More than 80% have less than 10 locations.

Are there any Hardee's franchise opportunities near me?

Based on 2020 FDD analysis, Hardee's has franchise locations in 31 states. There could be no locations in several states as each franchise plans their development strategy differently.

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Based on the data collected this franchise opportunity is growing into new states and could be available near you. While planning your franchise purchase, you should be considering what is a good location for my franchise. Anlayze the potential customer base to confirm that the area you are looking at has a need or want for this franchise.

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Last Reviewed: 2020

Hardee's Franchise DATA

Total Investment
$1,454,000 - $2,046,000
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Franchise agreement
Initial Term
20 Years
Renewal Term
5 Years
Franchise outlet growth
2014
133
2019
1,727
Ongoing fees
Royalty
4.0%
ad fees
4.3%
# of franchised outlets
1,727

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Does this brand provide any initial training and opening assistance?

Yes, they have an initial training program of 748 hours. This includes 44 hours of classroom training, 694 hours of on-the-job training, and 10 hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who's in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.


Online 10
On-the-Job 694
Classroom 44
Total 748

Does this brand provide Territory Rights?

Hardee's does NOT offer territory protections. For an explanation of territorial rights, unlock this franchise opportunity for important details.

Do they have marketing and technology support in place?

Yes, Hardee's offers comprehensive support for franchisees. Unlock this franchise to find out more.


How long ago did Hardee's begin franchising?

They began franchising in 1961. The average Burgers franchise began franchising in 1994.


Do they offer lending support?

No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.

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