Hardee’s is World Class because their franchisees say they are!
The Company
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (CKE), through its subsidiaries, franchisees, and licensees, is a global restaurant powerhouse that operates two of the most highly acclaimed quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands in the world. Carl’s Jr.® and sister brand Hardee’s® have built a reputation as iconic American classics with nearly 4,000 restaurants around the world.
For over 60 years Hardee’s has brought communities together with quality, delicious food. With more than 1,750 restaurants across the US, and locations in 14 countries, we are committed to the best tasting food to better serve our guests.
Hardee’s – World-Class Franchise®
- FRANCHISE-FRIENDLY BRAND
- CHARBROILED 100% ANGUS BURGERS AND MADE FROM SCRATCH BISCUITS THAT CONSUMERS CRAVE
- BEST-IN-CLASS MENU THAT CONSISTENTLY OUT-DELIVER THE COMPETITION IN TASTE, QUALITY AND VALUE
- MULTIPLE DAY-PARTS AVAILABLE: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, SNACK, DINNER AND LATE-NIGHT
- COMPELLING UNIT ECONOMICS AND PROFITABILITY RATIOS
- INDUSTRY-LEADING TRAINING AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS
- CUSTOMIZED MARKETING SUPPOR
MINIMUM FINANCIALS*
(PER RESTAURANT COMMITTED)
Net worth: $1,000,000 USD
Liquid assets: $300,000 USD
EXPERIENCE
Previous franchise or restaurant experienced preferred.
DEVELOPMENT FEE*
$10,000
MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Preferred 3 restaurant minimum
FRANCHISE FEE*
$25,000 to $35,000
dependent on the number of restaurants in operation.
UNIT SIZE
Free-standing: 2,500 SQ. FT. to 3,037 SQ. FT.
New post-Covid prototypes in development: 1,800 sq. ft.+
ROYALTY FEE*
4% of gross sales
TERM OF AGREEMENT
20 years
ADVERTISING FEE*
Up to 7%
FRANCHISE TRAINING
10 weeks
INITIAL INVESTMENT*
$1,499,000 – $2,228,000
CKE is seeking …
Our preference is to sell territorial franchise development agreements on a regional basis (meaning multi-unit franchises in specified regions or markets)
In certain cases we will consider single restaurant development opportunities
We evaluate each franchise candidate based on their ability to develop the brand, their organizational and financial resources, as well as their passion to be a part of the CKE family of brands.
We offer free-standing restaurants with drive-thru as well as end-cap locations to multi-tenant developments including new prototypes developed for the post-Covid environment
