01 / Brand profile · #43 US fleet
Hardee's
Thickburgers & Hand-Crafted Biscuits · LSR · Franklin, TN
“Feed Your Happy”
Mean annual gross sales
Unknown
Claimed US locations
1,485
1,477 indexed records · source verification pending · synced Sep 10, 2026
Royalty
Unknown
Initial investment
Unknown
02 / Unit economics · Evidence and limitations
Sales, costs, and eligibility.
| Mean annual gross sales | Unknown |
| Initial investment | Unknown |
| Royalty fee | Unknown |
| National ad fund | Unknown |
| US locations | 1,485 claimed · 1,313 with stored delivery links |
| U.S. systemwide sales | Unknown |
Sources & qualifications
Unknown means we have not reviewed sufficient evidence. Published brand statements are not current franchise agreements. Gross sales are not profit.
Ownership & operations
Ownership PE: CKE Restaurants (Roark Capital)
Parent CKE Restaurants (Roark Capital)
Counter POS Unknown
Leadership Max Wetzel
Founded 1960
Data synced Sep 10
03 / Footprint
Where the stores are.
| State | Stores | DoorDash | Uber Eats | Grubhub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 199 | 90% | 61% | 34% |
| VA | 169 | 92% | 71% | 35% |
| TN | 143 | 87% | 62% | 41% |
| SC | 111 | 88% | 52% | 23% |
| AL | 91 | 87% | 56% | 33% |
| FL | 85 | 86% | 65% | 22% |
| GA | 83 | 90% | 49% | 30% |
| IL | 80 | 73% | 51% | 41% |
| KY | 78 | 90% | 41% | 26% |
| IN | 69 | 91% | 71% | 70% |
| MO | 59 | 71% | 56% | 34% |
| IA | 47 | 72% | 47% | 40% |
Stored delivery links · verification pending
84%
DoorDash · 1,243 stores
58%
Uber Eats · 850 stores
34%
Grubhub · 496 stores
24%
All three platforms · 355 stores
921 stores listed on 2+ platforms · 1,477 records audited
Store records · sample
| Address | City | State | Store # |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11024 Us Highway 431 | Albertville | AL | 1505548 |
| 1249 Cherokee Rd | Alexander City | AL | 1501361 |
| 1202 E Bypass | Andalusia | AL | 1501353 |
| 1110 S Jefferson St | Athens | AL | 1501332 |
| 25 Lakeview Cir | Atmore | AL | 1505678 |
| 970 Gilbert Ferry Rd Se | Attalla | AL | 1501476 |
| 800 Wire Rd | Auburn | AL | 1501465 |
| 701 D'OLIVE ST | BAY MINETTE | AL | 1501352 |
| 9400 Parkway East | Birmingham | AL | 1506042 |
| 1771 Us Highway 431 | Boaz | AL | 1501412 |
| 50770 Old Hwy 72 | Bridgeport | AL | 1501437 |
| 499 W Troy St | Brundidge | AL | 1501440 |
Showing 12 of 1,477 indexed records · full table →
05 / Signals on Hardee's
What the wire picked up.
● distress · Jul 16
Hardee's closures mount after franchise operator files for bankruptcySource: The News International ↗● distress · Jul 15
Another major Hardee's operator seeks bankruptcy protection after closing 30 locations last yearSource: eciks.org ↗● distress · Jul 14
A Hardee's franchisee says it was sold a bill of goods, leading to its bankruptcySource: Restaurant Business ↗06 / Peer set
In thickburgers & hand-crafted biscuits.
| Brand | Rank | US locations | AUV median | Royalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 McDonald's | 1 | 13,706 | Unknown | — |
 Starbucks | 2 | 16,879 | Unknown | — |
 Chick-fil-A | 3 | 3,399 | Unknown | — |
 Taco Bell | 4 | 8,255 | Unknown | — |
 Dunkin' | 5 | 9,999 | Unknown | — |
07 / Programmatic access
Every field on this page is an API call.
| Endpoint | Per call |
|---|---|
GET /api/brands/hardeesGet brand details and stats (Free) | Free |
GET /api/brands/hardees/locationsSearch and filter store locations by state, city, zip, or coordinates | $0.003 |
GET /api/brands/hardees/store/{storeId}Full metadata, features, phone, and operating hours for a specific store | $0.002 |
GET /api/brands/hardees/store/{storeId}/statusOpening hours await reviewed source evidence; returns 503 without charging | Free |
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