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DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Introducing our industry-leading growth incentive program, a performance-based incentive designed to encourage growth by offering saving potential based on your volume output. Move the range slider below and discover your potential savings estimate.

Total Incentive Potential* $

Total Unit Volume

Enter estimated sales potential

Our growth program is available for multi-unit deals with a 3-store minimum for existing markets and 5-store minimum for new markets.



How it works

  • In year 1, the incentive is worth a combined 6% of Gross Sales
  • In year 2, the incentive is worth a combined 4% of Gross Sales
  • In year 3, the incentive is worth a combined 2% of Gross Sales

The incentive is rewarded as a split reduction royalty and advertising fees.

Hardee's IS COMMITTED TO GROWTH – JOIN US AND LEARN ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO IGNITE YOUR PORTFOLIO.

Minimum Financials*

  • Net Worth: $1,000,000
  • Liquid Assets: $300,000

Experience

Previous franchise or restaurant experienced preferred

Development Fee*

$10,000

Multi-Unit Development

Preferred 3 restaurant minimum
Target 10+ restaurants

Franchise Fee*

$25,000 to $35,000
dependant on the number of restaurants in operation.

Unit Size

2,500 SQ. FT. to 3,037 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

*Per unit developed.
Information subject to change. Please refer to the 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document for up-to-date information and full details. International fees vary.

  • Step 1. Application

    • Complete and submit application
    • Receive and review Franchise Disclosure Document
    • Provide additional documentation
    • Provide proof of assets
    • Credit check and initial financial review
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  • Step 2. Business Plan

    • Select territory and develop business plan
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  • Step 3. FINANCIAL/OPERATIONAL REVIEW

    • Background checks completed
    • Present business plan to Franchise Development team
    • Submit legal entity documentation
    • Financial review completed, based on business plan
    • Attend discovery day
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  • Step 4. Approval

    • If approval received, begin franchisee training
    • Select and submit site for approval
    • Secure financing
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  • Grand Opening

    • Finalize lease or purchase
    • Begin construction
    • Sign Franchise Agreement
    • Begin crew training
    • Store opening
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  • Before you open
    Our Team will assist with:

    • Site Selection
    • Restaurant Design
    • Equipment Ordering
    • Construction
    • 10-Week Training for Franchise / Senior Management
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  • After you open
    We continue to assist you:

    • Field Support: a team of franchise business consultants to assist with your business
    • Operations: periodic information to assist with operating new business
    • Franchise Services: phone or email with any questions you might have
    • Culinary/Restaurant Excellence: product, equipment and procedure innovation/optimization
    • Marketing/Advertising: our marketing team will support you with strategic advertising and local store marketing
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Schedule a Meeting

Schedule a meeting with one of our franchise development representatives and learn more about investing in the restaurant of the future.

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This website and the franchise sales information on this site do not constitute an offer to sell a franchise. The offer to sell a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a franchise disclosure document. Certain states require that we register the franchise disclosure document in those states. The communications on this web site are not directed by us to the residents of any of those states. Moreover, we will not offer or sell franchises in those states until we have registered the franchise (or obtained an applicable exemption from registration) and delivered the franchise disclosure document to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law.