Hardee's Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Hardee's franchise: $1375K–$2637K investment, 4% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$1.4M–$2.6M
Franchise Fee
$25K
Non-refundable
Royalty
4%
Gross Sales
Ad Fund
5.5%
Gross Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 4% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 5.5% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.3M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
1.1x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
9.5%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.3M, you'd pay approximately $52K/year in royalties alone, plus $71K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Development Fee | $10K |
| Opening Training Support Fee | $32K |
| Additional FMTP Training Fee | $500 |
| 10-Day Operations Overview Fee | — |
| POS Setup, Training and Support Fee | $9K |
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