Hardee's
Hardee’s is an American quick-service restaurant brand known for charbroiled burgers, Made From Scratch Biscuits, breakfast sandwiches, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, fries and other fast-food menu products. The brand serves customers primarily throughout the Midwest and southeastern United States and operates through a combination of company-operated and franchised restaurants.
Hardee’s was founded by Wilber Hardee in 1960, when he opened the first Hardee’s restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina. The chain expanded rapidly through franchising and surpassed 200 restaurants before the end of the 1960s. In 1997, CKE Restaurants acquired Hardee’s. Hardee’s now operates alongside Carl’s Jr. as one of CKE Restaurants Holdings’ two major restaurant brands.
Hardee’s corporate operations are managed through CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., headquartered at 6700 Tower Circle, Suite 1000, Franklin, Tennessee 37067. Hardee’s Restaurants LLC uses the same address for its franchisor operations. Current 2026 corporate information describes Hardee’s as operating more than 1,400 restaurants across 31 U.S. states, while CKE’s combined Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. system has thousands of restaurants in the United States and international markets.
+1 (615) 538-9400
This is the corporate telephone number associated with Hardee’s Restaurants LLC and CKE Restaurants’ Franklin, Tennessee headquarters.
Hardee’s currently directs general guest questions, restaurant feedback and complaints through its official online Guest Feedback system rather than prominently publishing one universal Customer Service telephone line.
Customers should use the official Contact Us page and identify the restaurant involved.
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
6700 Tower Circle, Suite 1000
Franklin, TN 37067
United States
This is the current corporate headquarters supporting Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr.
Hardee’s Restaurants LLC / CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
6700 Tower Circle
Suite 1000
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
United States
Hardee’s corporate and franchisor operations are managed from this location.
Media Relations: mediarelations@ckr.com
Hardee’s Franchise Legal: hfslegal@ckr.com
Hardee’s does not prominently publish one universal guest-service email address for restaurant complaints.
Guests should use the official feedback form.
Quick-Service Restaurants, Fast Food, Franchising, Food Service and Hospitality
1960
Wilber Hardee opened the first Hardee’s restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina on September 3, 1960.
Hardee’s does not publish a current standalone brand-only employee count.
CKE Restaurants Holdings is privately held, and many Hardee’s restaurants are operated by independent franchisees whose employees are not CKE corporate employees.
Hardee’s does not publish public walk-in hours for its Franklin corporate headquarters.
Individual restaurants maintain their own dining-room, drive-thru and breakfast operating hours.
The official website provides menus, restaurant locations, online ordering, My Rewards, offers and Guest Feedback.
Hardee’s and CKE Restaurants Holdings are privately held and do not maintain a traditional public-company Investor Relations department.
There is no publicly traded Hardee’s stock ticker.
https://www.hardees.com/careers
Hardee’s provides restaurant employment opportunities, while CKE also recruits for corporate positions in Franklin, Tennessee.
Hardee’s is known for charbroiled burgers prepared using flame-grilling techniques.
The menu includes signature and limited-time burger varieties.
Hardee’s promotes burgers made with 100 percent Angus beef in selected menu platforms.
The Frisco line is one of Hardee’s recognizable burger and sandwich offerings.
Menu configurations can vary over time.
Made From Scratch Biscuits are among Hardee’s most recognizable products.
Restaurant biscuit makers prepare fresh biscuit batches throughout breakfast service.
Hardee’s serves biscuit sandwiches, breakfast platters and other morning items.
Breakfast availability and service times vary by location.
Hardee’s Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders are prepared using all-white-meat chicken and seasoned breading.
The brand serves chicken sandwiches and other chicken products alongside its burger menu.
Hardee’s provides fries and other side dishes with qualifying meals.
Selected restaurants offer breakfast platters combining eggs, breakfast meats, biscuits and other morning items.
Hash Rounds are a signature Hardee’s breakfast side.
Hardee’s sells soft drinks, coffee and other beverages.
Participating restaurants offer shakes and dessert items.
Selected restaurants provide children’s meal combinations.
Hardee’s customers can order from participating restaurants through the brand’s digital ordering system.
The Hardee’s mobile app allows customers to place qualifying orders and access My Rewards benefits.
Hardee’s My Rewards allows registered customers to earn eligible rewards and access promotional offers.
Participating Hardee’s restaurants provide delivery through supported online and third-party platforms.
Many Hardee’s restaurants operate drive-thru lanes for convenient ordering and pickup.
Hardee’s expands significantly through franchise operators.
Qualified franchisees can apply to develop and operate Hardee’s restaurants under CKE’s franchise system.
+1 (615) 538-9400
This is the corporate telephone number associated with Hardee’s Restaurants LLC at 6700 Tower Circle in Franklin.
+1 (615) 538-9400
Current headquarters:
6700 Tower Circle, Suite 1000
Franklin, TN 37067
+1 (615) 538-9400
This number is appropriate for corporate-level and franchisor matters.
+1 (615) 538-9400
Routine restaurant complaints should normally go through the Hardee’s Guest Feedback system.
Hardee’s does not prominently publish one universal guest-service phone number on its current Contact Us page.
Customers should use the official Guest Feedback system.
For restaurant feedback, Hardee’s directs customers to its online Contact Us process rather than a general public telephone number.
Hardee’s does not currently prominently publish one universal toll-free guest-service number.
Hardee’s does not publish a centralized consumer sales number.
Customers can order through individual restaurants, Hardees.com and the Hardee’s app.
Corporate: 615-538-9400
Guest service should normally use the restaurant feedback system.
Hardee’s does not publish a centralized consumer billing number.
Payment and order disputes should generally be directed to the restaurant or digital ordering provider involved.
Hardee’s does not publish a universal regional-office telephone directory.
Individual Hardee’s restaurants have their own local phone numbers.
Customers should use the restaurant locator.
Corporate headquarters:
615-538-9400
Restaurant numbers vary by location.
Hardee’s and CKE operate internationally through franchise and affiliated restaurant operations.
International contacts vary by market.
Hardee’s does not publish a companywide corporate emergency hotline.
For an immediate restaurant emergency, contact restaurant staff or local emergency services.
Not applicable.
CKE Restaurants Holdings is privately held.
Hardee’s media inquiries are handled by CKE Restaurants.
Email: mediarelations@ckr.com
Hardee’s does not publish one universal public HR telephone number.
Restaurant applicants should use:
https://www.hardees.com/careers
Corporate applicants can use the CKE corporate careers resources.
Not applicable.
Hardee’s is a quick-service restaurant chain and does not typically accept conventional dining reservations.
1-800-227-5757
This number is specifically for privacy requests.
It should not be used for ordinary restaurant complaints or Customer Service questions.
For a problem involving a particular Hardee’s restaurant, begin with the restaurant itself and ask to speak with a manager. If the matter requires further review, use the official Hardee’s Contact Us and Guest Feedback form. The system allows customers to identify the restaurant, provide visit details and describe the concern so that it can be routed to the appropriate operator or corporate team.
For broader corporate matters, CKE Restaurants headquarters can be contacted at 615-538-9400. Media inquiries should be sent to mediarelations@ckr.com. Because many Hardee’s restaurants are independently franchised, restaurant-level concerns may ultimately be handled by the franchise owner rather than CKE directly.
Hardee’s Restaurants LLC
c/o CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
6700 Tower Circle, Suite 1000
Franklin, TN 37067
United States
Corporate Phone: 615-538-9400
This is the current Hardee’s franchisor and parent-company headquarters location.
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
6700 Tower Circle
Suite 1000
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
United States
CKE manages major corporate functions for both Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. from this location.
Hardee’s Restaurants LLC
6700 Tower Circle, Suite 1000
Franklin, TN 37067
This is the business address used for Hardee’s franchisor operations.
Hardee’s is owned by CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
CKE also owns the Carl’s Jr. restaurant brand.
Current CKE information describes the combined Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s system as including thousands of franchised and company-operated restaurants throughout the United States and international markets.
Current 2026 Hardee’s materials describe the brand as operating more than 1,400 restaurants across 31 states with its franchisees.
Older Hardee’s records may reference former corporate locations.
The current CKE and Hardee’s headquarters is in Franklin, Tennessee, and older addresses should be clearly labeled historical.
Customers experiencing a problem with food, service, an online order, My Rewards, payment or employee interaction should identify the restaurant involved before submitting a complaint.
If the issue occurs during a restaurant visit, ask to speak with the manager.
Explain the problem while the transaction details are still available.
Retain the receipt or digital order confirmation.
The restaurant number, date and transaction details can help Hardee’s identify the correct operator.
Visit the official Hardee’s Contact Us page and select the appropriate feedback option.
Provide the restaurant and visit information requested.
Explain whether the complaint concerns food quality, service, payment, rewards, an online order or another issue.
Save receipts, photographs, screenshots and any communication with the restaurant.
If the manager promises a resolution, follow up with that restaurant if the matter is not completed.
Through the Guest Feedback process, request that the matter be reviewed by the appropriate franchise or operations team when necessary.
For a broader unresolved corporate matter:
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
6700 Tower Circle, Suite 1000
Franklin, TN 37067
Corporate Phone: 615-538-9400
The privacy request number:
1-800-227-5757
is specifically for privacy matters and should not be used for restaurant complaints.
If a serious food-safety, payment or consumer issue remains unresolved, customers may consider the appropriate health department, payment-dispute or consumer-protection process.
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