What date does the Hardees fiscal year end?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(1) The numbers for 2023-2025 are as of our fiscal year end. Our fiscal year runs from the Tuesday subsequent to the last Monday in January through the last Monday in January of the next calendar year.
(2) If multiple events occurred affecting a Hardee's Restaurant, this table shows the event that occurred last in time.
(3) During the last three fiscal years, we have signed confidentiality agreements with current or former franchisees that may restrict them from speaking openly with you about their experiences with us or our predecessor.
(4) Attached as Exhibit H is the name, city and state, and current business telephone number (or if unknown, the last known home telephone number) of the Hardee's franchisees that had a franchised restaurant terminated, canceled or not renewed or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to do business under a franchise agreement, including in connection with a transfer, during fiscal year ended January 27, 2025; or that failed to communicate with us within 10 weeks of the application date of this disclosure document. Franchised Dual Concept Restaurants are indicated in Exhibit I. If you buy this franchise, your contact information may be disclosed to other buyers when you leave the franchise system.
(5) Attached as Exhibit I is a list of the addresses and telephone numbers of all Hardee's and Dual Concept franchised locations and the name of the franchisee for each franchised location as of the end of fiscal year ended January 27, 2025.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 71–84)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hardees Franchise Disclosure Document, the Hardees fiscal year concludes on the last Monday in January. The fiscal year starts on the Tuesday following the last Monday in January and extends through the last Monday in January of the subsequent calendar year.
For prospective Hardees franchisees, this date is relevant for understanding the financial data presented in the FDD, particularly in Item 19 (Financial Performance Representations) and Item 21 (Financial Statements). These items will present financial information based on Hardees' fiscal year, so knowing the year-end date helps in interpreting the data accurately.
For example, the FDD notes that the numbers provided for 2023-2025 are as of the fiscal year end. Additionally, Exhibit H lists franchisees that closed or transferred franchised restaurants during fiscal year 2025, which ended on January 27, 2025. Understanding this timeline is crucial for assessing the performance and turnover rates within the Hardees franchise system.