At a Glance
About Hardee's
Hardee's is a food service franchise available to qualified franchisees. Brands in quick-service and casual dining attract owners looking for an established system, recognized branding, and a documented path to opening.
Opening a Hardee's franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $57,000–$97,000. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $25,000, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.
Hardee's includes a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD, meaning the franchisor discloses figures on unit-level sales or earnings. Reviewing Item 19 alongside validation calls with existing franchisees is the best way to gauge realistic performance.
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Financial Performance (Item 19)
The FDD discloses average revenue for 1,169 freestanding franchised Hardee's Restaurants operating during the 53-week FY26 period (Jan 28, 2025–Jan 26, 2026). Average revenue was $1,347,436, median $1,294,442, with 50.1% of restaurants meeting or exceeding the average; individual restaurant revenue ranged from $413,015 to $3,599,953. A separate figure is also given for 194 company-owned freestanding restaurants (average $1,370,338).
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