Hardee's

Hardee's is a fast-food restaurant chain founded in 1960 by Wilbur Hardee in Greenville, North Carolina. The brand started with a focus on charbroiled hamburgers and quickly gained popularity for its low prices and fast service, including the introduction of the drive-through window. Hardee's expanded rapidly through franchising, reaching over 2,000 locations by the 1980s and continuing to grow internationally, including locations in Kazakhstan since 2008.

The menu at Hardee's features a variety of offerings, including charbroiled hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries, milkshakes, and signature items like Thickburgers® made with 100% Angus beef. The company emphasizes quality ingredients and aims to provide affordable, quick-service meals that appeal to a broad demographic, including families and young adults. With a strong presence in the U.S. Midwest and Southeast, Hardee's continues to thrive through its franchising model, allowing local entrepreneurs to serve regional markets while upholding brand standards.