What was the total number of Hardees restaurants operating in North Carolina at the start of 2023?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Restaurants at Start of the Year | Restaurants Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations – Other Reasons (4) | Restaurants at End of the Year (5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 2023 | 196 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 189 |
| 2024 | 189 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 183 | |
| 2025 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 178 |
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 196 Hardees restaurants operating in North Carolina at the start of 2023. The data is based on Hardees' fiscal year, which runs from the Tuesday subsequent to the last Monday in January through the last Monday in January of the next calendar year. By the end of 2023, the number of Hardees restaurants in North Carolina decreased to 189. This decrease is attributed to 1 non-renewal and 7 restaurants ceasing operations for other reasons.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the existing market presence and changes in the number of Hardees restaurants in North Carolina. It is important to note the reasons for the decrease in restaurants, such as non-renewals and other operational issues, to understand the market dynamics. This information can be useful in assessing the opportunities and challenges of operating a Hardees franchise in North Carolina.
It is also important to consider that the FDD includes a list of franchisees that closed or transferred franchised restaurants in fiscal year 2025. Reviewing this list, along with Exhibit I which lists the addresses and telephone numbers of all Hardee's franchised locations, can provide additional insights into the performance and stability of Hardees franchises in North Carolina and other states. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind closures and transfers to better evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with investing in a Hardees franchise.