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Hardee's
- Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.
- CKR
St. Louis, MO 63102
- (866) 253-7655 / (720) 283-1694
- (714) 780-6351 (Fax)
- Ms. Tricia More, Manager, Franchise Sales
- [email protected]
The Hardee's brand is one of America's Premier Burger Brands and is the Home of the Thickburger. Established in 1961, Hardee's operates or franchises over 1,900 quick service restaurants in 30 U.S. states and 9 countries. The Hardee's menu consists of charbroiled "Made-to-order" Thickburgers™, Made from Scratch biscuits. Hand-Scooped Shakes and Malts™, and a distinctive variety of charbroiled and crispy chicken sandwiches.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1961
Franchising Since: 1961
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 1,448 | 75.5% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 469 | 24.5% |
| Total Operating Units | 1,917 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 1,710 | 89.6% | In 30 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Provinces |
| International | 198 | 10.4% | In 9 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 1,908 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 235 |
| Virginia | 183 |
| Tennessee | 151 |
Registered in the following Registration States
Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 300 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | No |
| Financial Assistance | No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | Yes |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | Yes |
| Regional Advertising | Yes |
| Local Advertising | Yes |
| Additional Services: | Marketing Research, Sales Strategies |
| Other Marketing Support | Brand image, positioning, strategy management |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Training | 12 Weeks |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $1MM |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $300K |
| Total Investment | $1.1-1.5MM |
| Average Total Investment | $1.3MM |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $35K |
| On-Going Royalty | 4% |
| Average Royalty | 4% |
| Advertising Fee | 5% Min. |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 15 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | N/A |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 2,447 |
| Preferred Site Types | Free Standing Building, Strip Center, Regional Mall |
| Other Site Types Allowed | University |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 4 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 4 |
| Formal Education | 2 |
| Psychological Profile | 2 |
| Personal Interviews | 5 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 20 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 5 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
