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Hardee's Franchise

Burgers, chicken & biscuits

When you become a Hardee's ® franchisee, you're teaming up with one of the largest, most experienced restaurant companies around. CKE Restaurants has a coast-to-coast presence with more than 3,200 restaurants and a solid track record in quick-service restaurant experience.

Carl's Jr. restaurants have been a well-established West Coast favorite for more than 60 years. Hardee's is known for its strong heritage and popular line of 100% Angus beef Thickburgers™. La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill excels in serving fresh, quality Mexican recipes in a fast-casual contemporary setting. Put them all together and you'll find plenty of potential for growth and success.

All three of our brands are now expanding, which adds up to a healthy opportunity for the right entrepreneur. We are a supportive business partner dedicated to our franchisees' success. So if you have the ability to manage both people and finances, we invite you to explore the possibilities with each of our brands.

Please Note: The operators of Hardee's, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Hardee's website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Hardee's franchise?

Total Investment: $770,800-$1,100,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: Varies

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Hardee's News

Large Hardee's Franchise Selects Par's Total Integrated Solution For Their Restaurants
ParTech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PTC), and a leading provider of technology solutions to the hospitality and retail industries, today announced that Paradigm Investment Group, LLC has selected PAR as their next generation technology provider for their res... more

Cke Restaurants, Inc. To Present At The Bear Stearns 14th Annual Retail, Restaurant & Consumer Conference
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) will be participating in the Bear Stearns 14th Annual Retail, Restaurant & Consumer Conference on Mar. 5, 2008. Details about the conference and when CKE Restaurants will present are as follows: Bear Stearns 14th Annual Retail, Restaurant & Consumer Confere... more

Hardee's(r) Brings The Heat With The Return Of The Jalapeno Thickburger(tm)
In response to the rapidly growing trend in America towards spicier cuisine, Hardee's first introduced the Jalapeno Thickburger in August 2006. Ever since the limited-time offer menu item was deleted later that same year, consumers have been e-mailing the fast-food chain to request its return so... more

Cke Restaurants, Inc., Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, Ink New Beverage Agreement For Carl's Jr., Hardee's
CKE Restaurants, Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. (R) and Hardee's(R) restaurants, today announced a multi-year year fountain beverage sales agreement with Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB). Under the terms of the new contract, CSAB will have two fountain brands available in a... more

Cheddar Is Better Today At Hardee's
Building on the popularity of their recently introduced Natural Cut Fries, Hardee's(R) today announced a new way to enjoy the classic American side item: Bacon Cheddar Fries. The new menu item will help beat back that cold winter weather with a hearty dollop of hot cheddar cheese sauce sprinkled... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Hardee's open? 1961
When did Hardee's start franchising? 1962

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	1257	0	143	721
2004	0	0	0	0
2003	1281	0	144	729
2002	1504	0	144	742
2001	1419	0	184	923

Expansion Plans

United States: Mid West, North East, North West, South, South East,

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Training
Available at franchisee's location, 8 weeks management training & at grand opening

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business

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