# Hardee's - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/hardees
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


Fast-food restaurant chain known for Made from Scratch Biscuits

Fast-food restaurant chain known for Made from Scratch Biscuits

## Chain facts

- Founded: 1960
- Headquarters: Franklin, Tennessee
- Segment: burger
- Parent company: CKE Restaurants

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 1260 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 1310 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 1325 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 1303 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 1355 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 2100000 — FDD
- 2024 royalty rate: 4 — FDD
- 2024 us unit count: 1371 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 unit count: 1600 — Company reports
- 2024 system sales: 1900000000 — Industry reports
- 2024 auv: 1200000 — Franchise analysis
- 2024 franchise fee: 35000 — FDD
- 2024 initial investment min: 1350000 — FDD
- 2025 us unit count: 1365 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 1600 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 90 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 drive thru seconds: 370 — QSR Pro estimates

[Hardee's franchise cost guide](https://qsr.pro/franchise-costs/hardees)