Hardee's Menu Prices 2026
Quick answer
Hardee's is a burger chain best known for biscuits made from scratch each morning, charbroiled burgers and hand-breaded chicken tenders. A Sausage Biscuit typically costs about $2.79, a Famous Star with Cheese about $6.49 and three tenders about $5.99. Most items fall between about $2.29 and $8.99.
Hardee's quick facts
| Founded | 1960, Greenville, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Founders | Wilber Hardee |
| Headquarters | Franklin, Tennessee (CKE Restaurants) |
| Parent company | CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (privately held; also owns Carl's Jr.) |
| U.S. locations | more than 1,400 restaurants in 31 states (company press release, Sept. 2026) |
| Known for | Made From Scratch biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders |
| Estimated price range | $2.29–$8.99 (est.) |
| Menu items listed | 18 |
| Menu last checked | October 2026 |
What's on the Hardee's menu
Wilber Hardee opened the first Hardee's in Greenville, North Carolina, on September 3, 1960, selling 15-cent hamburgers. Biscuits joined the menu in the 1970s and became the reason many people stop in. CKE Restaurants, the Franklin, Tennessee, company that also owns Carl's Jr., bought the chain in 1997. Hardee's and its franchisees now run more than 1,400 restaurants in 31 states, mostly across the Midwest and Southeast.
Prices on this page are the owner's estimates for a typical restaurant; Hardee's says prices can change from one location to the next. Calories come from Hardee's official figures. The burger lineup has shifted lately: the Thickburger name is gone from the online menu, and the Hardee's Frisco and Famous Star now carry the beef side. Breakfast ends around 10:30 a.m., so plan biscuit runs early.
Best-value orders at Hardee's
- Sausage Biscuit$2.79 est. · 530 calAbout $2.79 for a scratch-made biscuit with sausage is the cheapest breakfast sandwich here.
- Biscuit 'N' Gravy$3.29 est. · 500 calAbout $3.29 buys a split biscuit covered in sausage gravy.
- Hash Rounds (medium)$2.29 est. · 320 calAt about $2.29, they are the lowest-priced food item on our list.
- Frisco Breakfast Sandwich$4.99 est. · 490 calAbout $4.99 for ham, egg and cheese on sourdough, with 27 grams of protein.
Most popular Hardee's orders
- Monster Biscuit$5.99 est. · 800 calSausage, bacon, ham, egg and cheese on one scratch biscuit, with 37 grams of protein.
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit$3.99 est. · 510 calThe classic Hardee's breakfast order, at 510 calories.
- Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (3 pc)$5.99 est. · 260 calBreaded in the restaurant, and a lighter meal at 260 calories.
- Big Hot Ham 'N' Cheese$5.49 est. · 450 calA Hardee's original you will not find at most burger chains.
Nutrition highlights on the Hardee's menu
Calories and protein on this page come only from Hardee's official nutrition information; the lowest-calorie pick leaves out drinks, sauces and add-ons. Items without an official figure show a dash. Where the official guide names an item a little differently, the note says which item the figures are for.
Hardee's allergen notes
Hardee's posts nutrition, calorie and allergen information on its Nutritional Info page at hardees.com. Biscuits, breaded chicken, buns, gravy and shakes commonly contain wheat, milk, egg or soy. Food is prepared in shared kitchens, so cross-contact is possible even when you leave an ingredient off.
When Hardee's is open
- Typical hours
- Hours vary by restaurant; many open early for breakfast, some as early as 5 a.m. Check the Hardee's locator for your store.
- Breakfast hours
- Served until about 10:30 a.m. at most locations, and the time can vary by day; not served all day.
- Holiday hours
- Holiday hours are set locally and may differ from normal hours, so check the locator or call your restaurant.
Ordering at Hardee's and rewards
- Official app
- Hardee's app (iOS and Android) and order.hardees.com
- Rewards program
- My Rewards: members earn 10 Stars per $1 on app and online orders, or by scanning in the restaurant, and trade Stars for free food; Stars expire 365 days after they are earned.
- Delivery
- Delivery is available at many locations through the Hardee's app and website and through Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub; fees vary, and third-party orders do not earn Stars.
How to order smarter at Hardee's
- Get there before about 10:30 a.m. for biscuits; check your store page, since breakfast times can vary by day.
- Join My Rewards in the app; the company has offered new members a free sandwich with a small purchase.
- If you forget to scan your code, enter the receipt barcode in the app within 72 hours to get your Stars.
- Order through the Hardee's app instead of a third-party service if you want to earn Stars and see the full menu.
- For more protein at fewer calories, the 3-piece tenders beat most burgers on the board.
Hardee's menu FAQ
What time does Hardee's stop serving breakfast?
Most Hardee's restaurants serve breakfast until about 10:30 a.m., and some store pages note that the time can vary by day. Breakfast is not served all day. Many locations open early, so check the Hardee's locator for your restaurant's hours before you go.
What is the cheapest thing at Hardee's?
On our list, medium Hash Rounds are the cheapest food at about $2.29, and a medium fountain drink is about $2.39. The Sausage Biscuit, at about $2.79, is the least expensive breakfast sandwich. Prices vary by location, and the app often has deals that beat the menu board.
What is in a Monster Biscuit?
The Monster Biscuit stacks sausage, bacon, ham, egg and cheese on one made-from-scratch biscuit. It typically costs about $5.99 and lists 800 calories with 37 grams of protein. It is served only during breakfast hours, which end around 10:30 a.m. at most Hardee's restaurants.
Does Hardee's have a rewards program?
Yes. Hardee's My Rewards is free in the app or at order.hardees.com. You earn 10 Stars for every dollar on app and online orders, or by scanning your code in the restaurant, then trade Stars for food. Members also get birthday rewards and app-only offers. Stars expire after 365 days.
Are Hardee's and Carl's Jr. the same?
They share a parent company, CKE Restaurants Holdings, based in Franklin, Tennessee, and both sell charbroiled burgers like the Famous Star. Hardee's started in North Carolina and is strongest in the Midwest and Southeast, while Carl's Jr. began in Los Angeles. Hardee's leans harder on scratch-made biscuits at breakfast.
What is the lowest-calorie meal at Hardee's?
Three Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders are 260 calories with 25 grams of protein, which makes them one of the lighter meals on the menu. The Big Hot Ham 'N' Cheese is 450 calories. At breakfast, the Frisco Breakfast Sandwich comes in at 490 calories, lighter than most loaded biscuits.
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Sources
Price note: Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location. Official prices, where shown, are labeled with where they came from.
- Hardee's About Us / history — used for 1960 Greenville, N.C. opening, Wilber Hardee, biscuits in the 1970s, CKE acquisition in 1997, Nutritional Info page
- Hardee's press release: S'mores lineup and Bacon Beast platform (Sept. 10, 2026) — used for More than 1,400 restaurants in 31 states; CKE based in Franklin, Tenn., privately held, parent of Carl's Jr.
- Hardee's full menu — used for Current item names and calories; data flags
- Hardee's FAQ — used for My Rewards earning, expiration, receipt scanning, delivery partners, price variation by location
- Hardee's store page, 3741 Charles Blvd., Greenville, N.C. — used for Breakfast served until 10:30 a.m. (may vary by day), sample store hours, new-member free sandwich offer
- Hardee's Nutritional Info page — used for Location of nutrition, calorie and allergen information
- Hardee's official nutrition information — used for calories and protein (official figures only)