How much does it cost to open a Hardee's franchise?

The total initial investment for a Hardee's franchise ranges from varies (contact the franchisor for current FDD data). This includes the franchise fee, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Hardee's franchise?

Hardee's franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Hardee's franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Hardee's franchise generates $1,437,792 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $287,558.

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Hardee's Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

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Franchise Fee

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Royalty Rate

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Initial Investment Range

Investment range data is not available for this franchise.

Franchise Fee

Franchise fee data is not available.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

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Ad/Marketing Fund

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What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$1,437,792

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$1,471,142

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$287,558

per year

Profit Margin

20.0%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

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Net Unit Growth

-183 units

From 2023 to 2025

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2023	1552	—	—	—	1512
2024	1512	—	—	—	1394
2025	1394	—	—	—	1369

Is a Hardee's Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Hardee's franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

51/100

Moderate opportunity

Est. Payback Period

N/A

Insufficient data

Risk Level

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Insufficient data

Hardee's shows a moderate score across our evaluation criteria. Careful due diligence is recommended. With median unit revenue of $1,437,792 , prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.