What is the reported value of inventories for Hardees Restaurants LLC?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| | (86,871) | 129,113 | | Long-term debt, less current portion | ' | , | | - 45,715 | , | _ | (80,871) | 1,112,394 | | Finance leases, less current portion | | ' | _ | - - 15,783 | · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · | _ | _ | 21,279 | | • | | | _ | - 13,783 - 77,068 | | _ | _ | 314,846 | | Operating leases, less current portion | · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · | | _ | | | | | | | Other long-term liabilities | | | | - 171,552 | | | (9/, 971) | 235,470 | | Total liabilities | 378,238 | 622,0 | - | 310,118 | 589,566 | · | (86,871) | 1,813,102 | | Members' equity (deficit): | 402.261 | (500.0) | 17) | 500.046 | (505.020) | | | (241, 626) | | Members' equity (deficit) | 403,361 | | | 523,849 | | | | (241,636) | | Total liabilities and members' deficit | $ 781,599 | $ 39,14 | | - $ 833,967 | $ 3,627 | | $ (86,871) | $ 1,571,466 |
THE CKE SECURITIZATION ENTITIES COMBINING CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
(In thousands)
| | Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC | Carl's Jr. Funding LLC | Carl's Jr. SPV Guarantor LLC | Hardee's Restaurants LLC | Hardee's Funding LLC | Hardee's SPV Guarantor LLC | Eliminations | The CKE Securitization Entities | |------
Source: Item 21 — Financial Statements (FDD pages 84–85)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the reported value of inventories for Hardee's Restaurants LLC is $2,293 within the consolidated balance sheets. This figure is part of the current assets listed for Hardee's Restaurants LLC as of a specific date within the fiscal year.
This inventory value represents the cost of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods that Hardees owns and intends to sell. For a prospective franchisee, understanding the inventory value is crucial because it reflects the scale of operations and the amount of resources tied up in stock. Efficient inventory management is essential for profitability, as holding too much inventory can lead to spoilage and storage costs, while holding too little can result in lost sales.
It's important to note that this figure is a snapshot at a specific point in time and can fluctuate due to various factors such as seasonality, promotions, and supply chain dynamics. Additionally, this value is specific to Hardee's Restaurants LLC and does not represent the inventory value of individual franchised locations. Franchisees will need to manage their own inventory levels based on their local market conditions and sales forecasts.
Prospective franchisees should inquire about Hardees's inventory management systems, recommended stock levels, and any support provided to franchisees in optimizing their inventory. Understanding these aspects will help franchisees effectively manage their resources and maximize their profitability.