
Hardee's
Wilber Hardee opened his first restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina, in 1960, and just five months later he had his first franchisee. Hardee's restaurants, which serve biscuits, burgers and chicken, have since spread throughout the Midwestern and Southeastern U.S.
In 1997, Hardee's was acquired by California-based CKE Restaurants Inc., franchisor of Carl's Jr. Restaurants.
Business established
1961
Franchising since
1962
Number of units (worldwide)
2.030
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Target locations
Contract type
Investment level
Investment level (detailed)
Initial Investment $1,426,500 - $1,949,000
Net-worth Requirement $1,000,000
Liquid Cash Requirement $300,000
Franchise fee (detailed)
$25,000 - $35,000
Royalty
4,00 % of TO/month
Marketing contribution
7,00 % of TO/month
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