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Hardee’s was founded in 1961 by Wilber Hardee and acquired by CKE Restaurants, Inc. in July 1997. Burger lovers throughout the Midwestern and Southeastern U.S. are having trouble deciding which they crave most Hardee’s home style breakfast or Hardee’s lunch and dinner, featuring the award winning, 100 percent Angus beef Thick burgers, when you become a Hardee's franchisee, you're teaming up with one of the largest, most experienced restaurant companies around. CKE Restaurants has a coast to coast presence with more than 3,200 restaurants and a solid track record in quick-service restaurant experience.

Carl's Jr. Restaurants have been a well-established West Coast favorite for more than 60 years. Hardee's is known for its strong heritage and popular line of 100 percent Angus beef Thick burgers. La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill excels in serving fresh, quality Mexican recipes in a fast casual contemporary setting. All three of their brands are now expanding, which adds up to a healthy opportunity for the right entrepreneur. They are a supportive business partner dedicated to their franchisees' success. So if you have the ability to manage both people and finances, they invite you to explore the possibilities with each of their brands.

Franchisor has 230 employees and 4 employees in franchise department and their total investment is 820.8000 to 1.2 million dollars, franchise fee is 25000 dollars, ongoing royalty fee is 4 percent, and renewal fee is varies and term of agreement of 20 years, renewable. According to Rankings in Entrepreneur magazine 2002 to 2006, Franchise 500 ranks Hardee as 60 in 2006, 51 in 2004, 28 in 2003, Fastest-Growing Franchisesis 71 in 2003. Hardee’s has been recognized repeatedly for its commitment to quality franchising.

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