What is the total projected number of new Hardees restaurants, both franchised and company-operated, expected to open in the next fiscal year?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Franchise Agreements Signed but Restaurant Not Opened | Projected New Franchised Restaurants in Next Fiscal Year | Projected New Company- Operated Restaurants in Next Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Georgia | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Illinois | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| North Carolina | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ohio | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tennessee | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 71–84)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total projected number of new Hardees restaurants to be opened in the next fiscal year is 7. This number is comprised of both franchised and company-operated restaurants. Specifically, Hardees anticipates opening 5 new franchised restaurants and 2 new company-operated restaurants.
These projected openings are spread across several states. Hardees expects to open 1 franchised location in each of Georgia and Illinois, and 2 franchised locations in Ohio. Additionally, Hardees plans to open 2 company-operated restaurants in North Carolina.
It is important to note that these are projections and actual results may vary. Prospective franchisees should consider these projections in light of other factors, such as market conditions and the franchisor's past performance, when evaluating the Hardees franchise opportunity.