The Hardee's® brand is one of America's Premier Burger Brands and is the Home of the Thickburger®. Established in 1961, Hardee’s® operates or franchises over 1,900 quick service restaurants in 30 U.S. states and 9 countries. The Hardee’s® menu consists of charbroiled "made-fresh-to-order" Thickburgers™, Made from Scratch® biscuits, Hand-Scooped Shakes and Malts™, and a distinctive variety of charbroiled and crispy chicken sandwiches.