


Diverse employees at Hardee's have rated CEO Rating, Environment, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Hardee's have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Hardee's employees are -10% more likely to recommend Hardee's as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Hardee's is rated below average by 396 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hardee's employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Hardee's’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Saint Louis, MO. See below in detail how working at Hardee's was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hardee's is rated C-
Last updated 2 months ago
Hardee's ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 482 Hardee's employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Hardee's improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Greetings understanding and our agreement to hire me
What makes you most happy at work?Seeing good people that matches my work status
What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone has respect work on time and great energy
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Acually do there job and not sit or laz around . To expect one person to do everything is not okay .
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Consistency. Stop gossipping. Stop being petty in the middle of the busy times
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?The managers need to stop picking at underlings in front of customers on the floor. Customers dont line it
Hardee's is a restaurant chain offering a variety of premium-priced Angus beef hamburgers in the United States.
Hardee's was founded in 1960 and its current CEO is Jason Marker. Since its inception 66 years ago, Hardee's has grown to 3200 employees.
At Hardee's.®, success for each of our employees is possible with good ideas, hard work and determination – all traits we look for when we interview people like you. If hired, you'll bring a great work ethic as you go about your daily job. And you can expect a menu of great tasting choices you'll be proud to serve. That combo of good people serving great food makes the Hardee's.® experience one that keeps our customers coming back for more.
Hardee's Restaurants LLC was built on the fundamental belief that success is possible with vision, hard work, and determination. Each year, we award thousands of dollars in college scholarships that recognize both academic excellence and community leadership. We work closely with food banks and other groups to support families in need. Our work with local charities allows us to witness firsthand the positive impact of our endeavors.
| Headquarter | Saint Louis, MO United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hardees.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1960 |
| Company Status | Private |
Hardee's competitors include Carl's Jr, Arby's Restaurant, Fatburger, and Burger King. Hardee's ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hardee's compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

Hardee's has 3200 employees. 396 employees at Hardee's have reviewed Hardee's across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 396 Hardee's employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Hardee's are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Hardee's, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hardee's are not very pleased with their team. 396 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Hardee's are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hardee's believe the environment at Hardee's is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hardee's is extremely fast. About 69% of the employees at Hardee's work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Hardee's are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Hardee's is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Hardee's employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 62% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Hardee's 25% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Hardee's' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 14 Hardee's employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 7 have said yes.
Jason’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jason in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Saint Louis, MO. Jason Marker’s employees rank Hardee's in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Bottom 40% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 40% for Outlook. Marker is generally unpopular with Hardee's employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by Hispanic or Latino employees and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years. However, employees in the Marketing department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Hardee's Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Jason Marker, COO Greg Hazard, and CTO Greg May
Jason Marker CEO / President
Jason Marker serves as the CEO / President of Hardee's.
Greg Hazard COO
Greg Hazard serves as the COO of Hardee's.
Greg May CTO
Greg May serves as the CTO of Hardee's.
David Pennant-Jones serves as the CTO of Hardee's.
How much do people at Hardee's get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hardee's is $117,300, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,896, or $55 per hour.
At Hardee's, the highest paid job is a Sales Engineer at $219,783 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,455 annually. Average Hardee's salaries by department include: Design at $117,040, Product at $153,374, Sales at $138,227, and Admin at $55,465. Half of Hardee's salaries are above $114,896.
221 employees at Hardee's rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 672 ratings) while 214 employees at Hardee's rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 224 ratings).
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $243k | $243k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $286k | $286k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Hardee's score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Hardee's in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Hardee's across various culture dimensions.
Hardee's' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 78% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Hardee's' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Hardee's' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Acquiring a position in Hardee's' Internship Program is generally not difficult. Why intern at Hardee's? Employees are not so happy at Hardee's and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Hardee's employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 27% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
Who is the CEO of Hardee's?
Hardee's CEO is Jason Marker, their score by employees is 64
What is Hardee's eNPS?
The eNPS for Hardee's is -10
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Hardee's?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 220k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Hardee's?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Hardee's is 67k
How many employees work in Hardee's?
Hardee's has 3200 employees