About Hardee's Franchise
Hardee's is a well established quick service restaurant franchise known for its charbroiled burgers, hand breaded chicken tenders, and made from scratch biscuits.
This particular offering represents the Area Agreement program, which provides qualified operators with the opportunity to develop multiple Hardee's locations within a defined territory.
The franchise fee for a Hardee's Area Agreement ranges from $10,000 to $25,000.
Hardee's Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$40K
Average Investment
$68K
Maximum Investment
$95K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,000 to $25,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 4% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | An advertising and promotional obligation (“APO”) in an amount set forth in your | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $40,000 – $95,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $40K–$95K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (An advertising and promotional obligation (“APO”) in an amount set forth in your) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (3) | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Opening Training Support Team Fee (3) | $30,000 | $70,000 |
| Total Fees to HR | $40,000 | $95,000 |
| Building (5) | $325,000 | $691,200 |
| Site Improvements (6) | $308,000 | $450,000 |
| Soft Costs (7) | $90,000 | $115,000 |
| Equipment (8) | $325,000 | $415,000 |
| Signage (9) | $25,000 | $110,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $2,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $400 |
| Audit Fee | $205.85 |
| Hardee’s Regional Cooperative (“Regional Co-op”) | If your Franchised Restaurant is in an area covered by a Regional Co-op, current |
| Interest | The interest rate is the maximum rate permitted for indebtedness of this nature |
| 800 Number, Secret Shopper, and other Quality Assurance (QA) Programs | $205.85 |
| Other Training | $300 |
| Star University Access Fee | $14 |
| New Product and Supplier Testing | $1,500 |
| PAR Brink and CrunchTime Training Fee | $1250 |
| Opening Training Support Team Fee (3) | $30,000 |
| Total Fees to HR | $40,000 |
| Building (5) | $325,000 |
| Site Improvements (6) | $308,000 |
| Soft Costs (7) | $90,000 |
| Equipment (8) | $325,000 |
| Signage (9) | $25,000 |
| Point of Sale System (8) | $20,000 |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 1 hours classroom |
| Classroom Training | 1 hours |
| Training Location | Designated Training Facility |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Renewal Term | Not Applicable |
| Termination for Cause | We may terminate upon default, which includes, but is not limited to, remaining in default beyond any applicable cure period under any agreement with us or our affiliates, including any Commitment Agr |
Hardee's Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.5M
Median Revenue
$1.9M
Revenue Range
$963K – $1.2M
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Hardee's Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Hardee's System Growth
Total Units
1632
Franchised
1630
Company-Owned
2
Hardee's currently operates 1630 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 94 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 30 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 11 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 91 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 30 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 90 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 25 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 11 |
Hardee's Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Hardee's franchise ranges from $40,000 to $95,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $10,000 to $25,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Hardee's charges a royalty fee of 4% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a An advertising and
promotional obligation
(“APO”) in an amount set
forth in your contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Hardee's Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Hardee's to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Hardee's franchise owners report average revenue of $1.5M and median revenue of $1.9M. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Hardee's has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $40,000-$95,000, a 4% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $10,000 to $25,000 and the total investment ranges from $40,000 to $95,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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