Burgers, Chicken, Biscuits

Company Website: www.hardees.com

2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com): 26

Total Investment: $1.1M-1.5M

Franchising Website: www.hardees.com/company/franchise/

Business Established: 1961

Franchising Since: 1962

Franchise fee: $35K

Ongoing royalty fee: 4%

Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable

In-House Financing: No

# Units Worldwide: 1500+

Net Worth Required: $1M

Liquid Assets Required: $300K