Hardee's

$HSNTF500 #501

CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants

SubcategoryHamburgers

ParentCKE Holding Corporation

PE / InvestorRoark Capital Management, LLC

Founded1960

Completeness15/34 (44%)

Years in Business65

Began Franchising1961

HQFranklin, Tennessee

Executives11

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FDD IssuedMay 24, 2026

Last UpdatedMay 24, 2026

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Hardee's Restaurants LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Hardee's Restaurants, quick service restaurants featuring charbroiled 100% Black Angus Thickburger sandwiches, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Made from Scratch Biscuits and other quick serve menu items.

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FranDeals Score

34-box data-completeness and quality rating

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Franchisee Health Score

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Fees & Investment

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Financial Strength & Stability

Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)

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Item 19 — Financial Performance

Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback

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Unit Count & Growth

Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)

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Outlet Trajectory

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Executive Team

Officers and directors (Item 2)

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Franchisee Roster

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Litigation & Disclosures

Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy

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News & Peer Comparison

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