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Hardee's
Quick-service hamburger restaurant
This might be the right place if you have a hearty appetite for burgers. Hardee's Food Systems is a leading fast food chain operator, with more than 1,900 locations in some 30 states. The chain offers a variety of premium-priced Angus beef hamburgers under such names as Thickburger, Six Dollar Burger, and the Monster Thickburger. Hardee's also serves up chicken sandwiches, salads, fries, and beverages, as well as dessert items. The chain is located primarily in the Midwest and Southeast; about a third of the restaurants are operated by the company, while the rest are franchised. Hardee's is a subsidiary of fast food giant CKE Restaurants.
Hardee's
100 North Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63102
866-253-7655
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1961 |
| Franchising since | 1961 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | Varies |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 1,225 | 213 | 470 |
| 2010 | 1,226 | 207 | 466 |
| 2009 | 1,228 | 202 | 475 |
Expanding in These Locations
Arkansas, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wyoming, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $1,085,000 - $1,583,500 |
| Franchise Fee | $35,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 4% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $1,000,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $300,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Previous restaurant experience preferred
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor does not provide financing but has relationships with several third party lenders
Hardee's
100 North Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63102
866-253-7655
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Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.
This might be the right place if you have a hearty appetite for burgers. Hardee's Food Systems is a leading fast food chain operator, with more than 1,900 locations in some 30 states. The chain offers a variety of premium-priced Angus beef hamburgers under such names as Thickburger, Six Dollar ...
| Company Type: | Subsidiary |
| Employees: | 16,680 |
| Executives: | Andrew F. Puzder, President and CEOTheodore (Ted) Abajian, EVP and CFO, CKE Restaurants, Inc.Brad R. Haley, EVP Marketing |
| Sales: | $361,600,000 |
| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | Burger KingMcDonald'sWendy's |
Hardee's
100 North Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63102
866-253-7655
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