What was the total number of Hardees restaurants at the end of 2025?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Restaurant Type | Year | Restaurants at Start of the Year | Restaurants at End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2023 | 1552 | 1512 | -40 |
| 2024 | 1512 | 1394 | -119 | |
| 2025 | 1394 | 1,369 | -24 | |
| Company- | 2023 | 202 | 195 | -7 |
| Operated | ||||
| 2024 | 195 | 204 | +9 | |
| 2025 | 204 | 202 | -2 | |
| Total | 2023 | 1754 | 1707 | -47 |
| Restaurants | ||||
| 2024 | 1707 | 1598 | -110 | |
| 2025 | 1598 | 1,571 | -26 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 71–84)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of fiscal year 2025, there were a total of 1,571 Hardees restaurants. This total includes both franchised and company-operated locations. Specifically, there were 1,369 franchised restaurants and 202 company-operated restaurants.
Over the course of 2025, the Hardees system experienced a net decrease of 26 restaurants overall. This decrease is the result of closures and other factors that led to restaurants ceasing operations. For prospective franchisees, this data indicates the overall size and composition of the Hardees restaurant network.
It is important to note that the fiscal year for Hardees runs from the Tuesday subsequent to the last Monday in January through the last Monday in January of the next calendar year. Therefore, the numbers reported for 2025 are as of January 27, 2025. This detail is crucial for understanding the specific timeframe the data covers.