Hardee's vs Juicy Burgers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hardee's vs Juicy Burgers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hardee's Franchise
Juicy Burgers Franchise
Investment $1,454,000 - $2,046,000$50,414 - $150,265
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee 5.5%-
Year Founded 19611979
Year Franchised 19620
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Hardee's Franchise
Juicy Burgers Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business
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    Financing Options
     
    Hardee's Franchise
    Juicy Burgers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Hardee's Franchise
    Juicy Burgers Franchise
    Training Available at franchisee's location, 8 weeks management training & at grand opening

    5 day course on site at your location, getting your unit open and later at Juicy Burgers University located at our headquarters in San Diego, CA., as well as an additional 14 days of in-store training.

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

    *Site Selection *Lease Negotiation *Construction *On-going Support

    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Hardee's Franchise
    Juicy Burgers Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Hardee's

    Hardee's was founded in 1960 by Wilbur Hardee and has grown to more than 2,000 restaurants around the world. CKE Restaurants acquired Hardee's in 1997 and now, along side Carl's Jr., Hardee's is part of one powerful concept with two global banners. Hardee's is a platform for success for operators around the world. Over the years, Hardee's has continued its growth with an emphasis on quality, service, and cleanliness, pioneering concepts such as partial table service and self-serve beverage bars. The introduction of our Fresh Baked Buns™ in 2013 and our All Natural Burger™ in 2015 confirm our constant emphasis on product innovation and represent our focus on satisfying the tastes of young, hungry consumers.

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    #79 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #269 in Franchise 500 for 2021.






    About Juicy Burgers

     Now you can own your own Juicy Burgers franchise. We've Got Opportunity: Multiple Revenue Streams In addition to your restaurant business, Juicy Burgers offers you multiple income opportunities through delivery, catering, and fundraisers.
    Imagine YOUR Juicy Burger being the talk of your town's next major community event! It’s an exciting time to join and grow with Juicy Burgers Restaurants.  The first Juicy Burgers restaurant opened in 1978 and we continue to follow sound principles as we build upon our brand as a quality leader in the Quick Service Restaurant ("QSR”) industry.

    Juicy Burger’s strength is in part due to our: