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Frequently asked · Hardee's
What does a Hardee's franchise cost in the US?
Setup and interiors for a Hardee's franchise for the Quick Service Restaurant with Drive-Thru format run $1.4Mโ€“$2.6M. On top of that you should budget a $25K franchise fee.
What is the total upfront commitment for a Hardee's franchise?
Adding setup, franchise fee, working capital and deposit, the total upfront commitment starts around $1.4M. The franchise fee alone is about 2% of that. These are the disclosed upfront figures only โ€” they exclude ongoing royalty and running costs.
What royalty does Hardee's charge?
Hardee's charges a 4% royalty. A separate 5.5% marketing fund contribution also applies.
How much space does a Hardee's franchise need?
A Hardee's outlet needs from 2200 sq ft for the Quick Service Restaurant with Drive-Thru format.
How many Hardee's outlets are there in the US?
Hardee's operates 1,287 outlets in the US.
Who is eligible for a Hardee's franchise?
You will need capital of at least $1.4M, a site of 2200+ sq ft, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive. Development Agreement: mutually agreed territory, no protection outside Captive Market Locations. Franchise Agreement: protected 1.5-mile radius; franchisor reserves Captive Market Locations, affiliates, post-termination rights..
What training and support does Hardee's provide?
Hardee's provides 56 days of formal training. Supply chain: approved suppliers with designated master distributor.
How does a Hardee's franchisee earn?
A Hardee's franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Quick Service Restaurant with Drive-Thru format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.
How current is Hardee's franchise disclosure?
These figures come from Hardee's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2026, filed with state regulators.
Is a Hardee's franchise SBA-eligible?
Hardee's is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.
How many Hardee's units opened and closed recently?
Hardee's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2026 reports 7 openings and 72 closures. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.
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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Hardee's requires a minimum investment of $1.4M in a 2200+ sqft commercial space under a Quick Service Restaurant with Drive-Thru model. Hardee's operates 1287 outlets across the US. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Hardee's

Hardee's is a Food & Beverage brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent โ€” FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

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