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Keke's Breakfast Cafe vs Hardee's - SLA — which franchise is the better buy?
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| Keke's Breakfast Cafe | Hardee's - SLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $638,425 | $1,385,000 |
| Total fees | 7.75% | 9.5% |
| Outlets | 82 | 1,485 |
| Lawsuits | 3 | 12 |
Keke's Breakfast Cafe: what their numbers say
Average operating profits for 27 franchises open 12+ months in 2025. Top half averaged $637,964 EBITDA (26.3% of sales); bottom half $310,347 (19.3%). Excludes debt service, owner compensation.
Hardee's - SLA: what their numbers say
Average revenue FY26: franchised $1,347,436, company-operated $1,370,338. Based on 1,071 franchised freestanding restaurants. 50.1% met/exceeded average. Range $413,015–$3,599,953.
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