How many Hardees restaurants were closed in Alabama during 2024?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Restaurants at Start of the Year | Restaurants Opened | Restaurants Reacquired from Franchisees | Restaurants Closed | Restaurants Sold to Franchisees | Restaurant s at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 2023 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 71–84)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 2 Hardees restaurants closed in Alabama during 2024. At the start of 2024, there were 13 Hardees restaurants in Alabama. During 2024, no new restaurants were opened, 5 were reacquired from franchisees, 2 were closed, and none were sold to franchisees. This resulted in 16 Hardees restaurants at the end of 2024.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of Hardees restaurants in Alabama. The closure of 2 restaurants could indicate challenges in the market, while the reacquisition of 5 restaurants suggests a strategic decision by the franchisor.
It's important to note that this data reflects the specific conditions of the 2024 fiscal year and may not be indicative of future performance. Prospective franchisees should further investigate the reasons behind the closures and re acquisitions to assess the potential risks and opportunities in the Alabama market.