Hardee's Showcases Superior Quality and Flavors with New Menu Items and Strategic Partnerships

Partnerships with Hillshire Farm® and regional meat producer Clifty Farm®, elevate Hardee's menu with Smoked Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit and BBQ Pulled Pork Frisco

FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its long-standing tradition of serving high-quality, hand-crafted food, Hardee's® is launching two menu additions: the BBQ Pulled Pork Frisco and the Smoked Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit. These offerings further underscore Hardee's commitment to quality and were created in partnership with Clifty Farm®, a Tennessee based company dedicated to exceptional BBQ craftsmanship that utilizes its own proprietary curing, aging and smoking methods to produce the best quality meats, and Hillshire Farm®, an American brand of meat products known for its smoked sausage and slow roasted lunchmeat.

"Our new menu items reflect our dedication to culinary innovation and the high-quality flavors and ingredients our guests desire," said Sarah Breymaier, vice president of brand marketing at Hardee's. "By partnering with esteemed suppliers like Clifty Farm and Hillshire Farm, with local and national ties respectively, we ensure our guests experience quality craftsmanship in every bite."

For lunchtime, Hardee's elevated its signature Frisco lineup with the new BBQ Pulled Pork Frisco. The Frisco is available for guests to try until August 19 and creates a unique multi-layered flavor experience. The Frisco boasts a savory combination of chargrilled Angus beef, slow-smoked pulled pork from Clifty Farm, melted American cheese, crispy onions, tangy pickles and Sweet Baby Ray's® Sweet `n Spicy Barbecue Sauce, served on toasted sourdough bread. Frisco fans can also indulge in the Frisco Breakfast Sandwich with Ham or the Frisco Breakfast Sandwich with Bacon. Both sandwiches feature a folded egg, American and Swiss cheese on toasted sourdough.

"At Clifty Farm Country Meats®, enjoying a good meal with loved ones is what we call living," said Cole Fletcher, president and CEO at Clifty Farm Country Meats. "That's why we ensure that every product that leaves our smokehouse is one we would proudly serve to our own family and friends. It all begins with the highest quality meat and ingredients, along with meticulous attention to detail. This process comes to life in the BBQ Pulled Pork Frisco at Hardee's, and we can't wait for customers to try it."

The limited-time-only Smoked Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit is making a return to the menu. The biscuit sandwich features a flavorful Hillshire Farm smoked sausage link, paired with a folded egg and American cheese, all nestled between a Hardee's famous Made from Scratch Biscuit. This hearty breakfast item is crafted to satisfy hunger with its rich, smoky flavor and is available through August 19.

Guests can enjoy these menu items at participating Hardee's locations nationwide. For a limited time at participating restaurants, My Rewards™ Members can take advantage of an exclusive one-time mystery offer to try the Smoked Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit or the BBQ Pulled Pork Frisco. See app for offer terms. For more information and exclusive offers, download the Hardee's app and join the My Rewards program.

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About Hardee's
Home of Goodness in The Making, Hardee's® is known for wholesome, hand-crafted menu items such as Made from Scratch™ Biscuits, Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders™ and charbroiled 100 percent Angus Beef burgers. Together with its franchisees, Hardee's operates approximately 1,600 restaurants across the U.S. and has a presence in 13 countries worldwide. Hardee's® has been bringing people together with classic flavors and hometown pride for more than 60 years. For more information about Hardee's, please visit www.hardees.com.  

About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, runs and operates Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® restaurants, two beloved brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as iconic charbroiled burgers, Made from Scratch Biscuits and Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a U.S. and international footprint, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have more than 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants domestically and more than 35 international markets and U.S. territories. For more information about CKE, please visit www.ckr.com or its brand sites at www.carlsjr.com and www.hardees.com. 

About Clifty Farm Country Meats
Clifty Farm Country Meats® is a family-owned company proudly crafting authentic Southern smoked meats since 1954. Known for its signature dry-cured country ham and BBQ, Clifty Farm® brings generations of tradition to the table with hand-rubbed, slow-aged, and hardwood-smoked products. From seasoning pieces to ham steaks and ready-to-serve options, Clifty Farm® delivers bold, savory flavor that's perfect for every meal. Find our products at retailers across the South or visit www.cliftyfarm.com to explore recipes, heritage, and more.

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