Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.

News and overview for Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Hardee's Food Systems, Inc./ [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 152 days 16 hours 10 minutes ago
In the news release, Wilbur Hardee, Founder of Hardee's(R), Dies at 89, issued earlier today by Hardee's Food Systems, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the ninth paragraph, second sentence, should read "over 200 international locations, mainly in the Middle East," rather than "over 75 international locations," as originally issued inadvertently. Complete, corrected release follows:


It's Strawberry Season at Hardee's(R) [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 158 days 21 hours 51 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer just got a little sweeter with the addition of the new Strawberry Biscuits on Hardee's breakfast menu. The marriage of one of summer's most popular fruits with Hardee's signature Made from Scratch(TM) biscuits helps make the season that much more enjoyable.


Wilber Hardee, Founder of Hardee's(R), Dies at 89 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 152 days 21 hours 30 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilbur Hardee, 89, founder of Hardee's(R) restaurants, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008.


Hardee's(R) to Offer Its Most Decadent Burger Yet [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 192 days 18 hours 43 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Flying in the face of conventional thinking yet again, today Hardee's(R) announced that it is thumbing its nose at the current value menu movement by rolling out the ultimate premium burger, the Prime Rib Thickburger(R). The new Thickburger marks the chain's latest foray into its highly successful "meat-as-a-condiment" menu development strategy and is the most high-end one yet.


Hardee's(R) Brings the Heat With the Return of the Jalapeno Thickburger(TM) [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 282 days 23 hours 19 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the rapidly growing trend in America towards spicier cuisine, Hardee's first introduced the Jalapeno Thickburger in August 2006. Ever since the limited-time offer menu item was deleted later that same year, consumers have been e-mailing the fast-food chain to request its return so, today, Hardee's(R) is bringing back the Jalapeno Thickburger(TM).


Hardee's(R) Buying Naming Rights to the Summit Center [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 274 days 17 hours 51 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As an extension of its commitment to St. Louis and its community and sports franchises, Hardee's has purchased the naming rights to the Summit Center ice arena in Chesterfield. The facility will be renamed the Hardee's Iceplex. Local civic officials, prominent members of the St. Louis hockey community and representatives from Hardee's and The Summit Center made the official announcement at a press conference, hosted at Hardee's Iceplex, on Tues...


Hardee's(R) is Smokin' at Breakfast [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 307 days 5 hours 20 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- While many may think of smoked sausage as a lunch or dinner meal choice, Hardee's is offering diners the chance to satisfy their cravings in the morning. The premium Hillshire Farm(R) link gained such a following in past years that customer demand led Hardee's to bring it back for a limited time.


Cheddar is Better Today at Hardee's(R) [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 348 days 23 hours 20 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the popularity of their recently introduced Natural Cut Fries, Hardee's(R) today announced a new way to enjoy the classic American side item: Bacon Cheddar Fries. The new menu item will help beat back that cold winter weather with a hearty dollop of hot cheddar cheese sauce sprinkled with crumbled bacon.


Hardee's(R) Voted Best Fast Food Restaurant; Thickburgers(TM) Voted Best Burger in Annual Citysearch Poll [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 454 days 4 hours 51 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- People really love Hardee's and its Thickburgers(TM). According to Citysearch.com's annual "Best of" poll, Hardee's was voted the no. 1 fast food restaurant by voters in 13 cities, including: Charleston, S.C.; Charlotte, N.C.; Indianapolis; Jacksonville, Fla.; Louisville, Tenn.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Nashville, Tenn.; Norfolk, Va.; Orlando, Fla.; Raleigh, N.C.; Richmond, Va.; St. Louis; and Tampa. In addition, Hardee's Thickburgers were voted "Best Burger"...


Hardee's(R) Launches New Orange Cream Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shakes & Malts(TM) [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 494 days 23 hours 47 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hardee's(R) introduces Orange Cream -- the newest Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake & Malt(TM) variety to make the jump from soda shop to fast-food restaurant. The nostalgic blend of creamy vanilla ice cream and orange syrup conjures up memories of hot summer days when ice cream trucks carrying various frozen treats were the most common way to cool down when school was out. The limited-time offering is new to the lineup, but an old favorite at the sa...


Chicken or Egg Debate Moves to Breakfast With Hardee's(R) Chicken Fillet Biscuit [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 236 days 21 hours 21 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Long a staple on its breakfast menu in the South, Hardee's(R) is now rolling-out the popular Chicken Fillet Biscuit to its restaurants system-wide. Consumer interest in breakfast sandwiches and entrees without eggs has been on the rise for many years, from cold pizza to hot burgers, so the chain believes the time is right to bring the Chicken Fillet Biscuit to the masses.


Hardee's(R) Introduces New Blueberry Biscuit to Satisfy Early Morning Sweet Tooth of any Guest [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 496 days 4 hours 17 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardee's(R) signature Made From Scratch Biscuits are about to get a whole lot sweeter, thanks to a new decadent breakfast product sure to please that early morning sweet tooth -- the new Blueberry Biscuits. Blueberry Biscuits are made by taking a freshly-baked Made From Scratch buttermilk Biscuit, filling it with warm blueberry topping, and then drizzling it with sweet vanilla icing.


Hardee's(R) Offers a Taste of the Tropics with New Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 432 days 18 hours 51 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/-- Beginning today, Hardee's(R) offers its guests a getaway from boring chicken sandwiches and a ticket to a lunch hour paradise: the new Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich. The new sandwich combines the irresistible taste of a Hardee's charbroiled chicken breast with a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce and a slice of grilled pineapple. Top it off with melting Swiss cheese, red onion, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise, and it's a tropical temptation too good to pass up.


Hardee's(R) Launches New Natural Cut French Fries [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 461 days 5 hours 50 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- After a three-year search -- and an extensive amount of testing and consumer research -- the perfect French fries to complement Hardee's Angus-beef Thickburgers have been found. Beginning today, guests who order a combo meal or a side of fries will be treated to Hardee's new Natural Cut French Fries -- thicker fries with the potato skin left on them to mirror the kind of premium-quality fries found at sit-down restaurants.


Hardee's(R) Gets a Little Bit Country and a Little Bit Espanol at Breakfast [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 404 days 21 hours 20 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardee's has always focused on giving its customers the kind of high-quality breakfast items people normally expect to find only at sit-down restaurants. Starting today, anyone who loves a hearty meal in the morning but is pressed for time has a tasty new option: the Country Breakfast Burrito. Offering the down-home flavors of a complete "country breakfast" with a south-of-the-border twist, the Country Breakfast Burrito is now available at all Hardee's l...





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Company Overview


Company: Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.
Industry: Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants
Website: http://www.hardees.com

This might be the right place if you have a hearty appetite for burgers. Hardee's Food Systems is a leading fast food chain operator, with more than 1,900 locations in some 30 states. The chain offers a variety of premium-priced Angus beef hamburgers under such names as Thickburger, Six Dollar Burger, and the Monster Thickburger. Hardee's also serves up chicken sandwiches, salads, fries, and beverages, as well as dessert items. The chain is located primarily in the Midwest and Southeast; about a third of the restaurants are operated by the company, while the rest are franchised. Hardee's is a subsidiary of fast food giant CKE Restaurants.


Key Numbers

Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) 361.6 (2007)
One-year % Growth in Sales 0.0 (2007)
Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) 0 ()
One-year % Growth in Net Income 0.0 ()
Number of Employees 16,680 (2007)
One-year % Growth in Number of Employees 0.0 (2007)
Fiscal Year-End January