Hardee’s Declares War on Fake Breakfast

Exterior view of a Hardee's restaurant with a black car parked in front — FAKE BREAKFAST WAR

Hardee’s just reminded America what real food looks like—100% USA Angus beef stacked with bacon, eggs, and pulled pork on sourdough, delivering up to 42 grams of protein without apologizing for it.

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Hardee’s launched the all-new Frisco Breakfast Burger, featuring 42g of protein, and brought back the BBQ Pulled Pork Frisco by popular demand, both available through spring 2026.
The breakfast burger features USA Angus beef, bacon, egg, cheese, and hash rounds on toasted sourdough, targeting Americans tired of wimpy breakfast options.
Hardee’s partnered with Tennessee-based Clifty Farm for the second year, using 16-hour slow-smoked pulled pork in the BBQ Frisco to deliver authentic quality.
Core Frisco Breakfast Sandwiches start at $3.99, offering hearty value in an economy still recovering from Biden-era inflation that squeezed family budgets.

Hardee’s Answers the Call for Real Protein

Hardee’s rolled out its Frisco Breakfast Burger at participating locations nationwide, giving hardworking Americans a meal that doesn’t pretend a plant-based patty counts as breakfast.

The burger packs a quarter-pound 100% USA Angus beef patty, cherrywood smoked bacon, a freshly cracked egg, melted American cheese, and crispy hash rounds between toasted sourdough slices—42 grams of protein to fuel a real day’s work.

Alongside this debut, Hardee’s brought back the BBQ Pulled Pork Frisco, pairing Angus beef with Clifty Farm’s hand-rubbed, 16-hour hardwood-smoked pulled pork, tangy pickles, crispy onions, and Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce.

These aren’t trendy salads or virtue-signaling vegan options; they’re unapologetic meat-on-meat creations built for people who value substance over slogans.

Quality Partnerships Over Globalist Supply Chains

Sarah Breymaier, Hardee’s Vice President of Brand Marketing, emphasized the company’s commitment to quality partnerships, stating that guest demand drove the BBQ Pulled Pork Frisco’s return and that the Clifty Farm collaboration “shows up in every bite.”

Clifty Farm, a Tennessee-based supplier, provides pork that’s hand-rubbed with spices and slow-smoked for 16 hours using traditional hardwood methods—no shortcuts, no mystery ingredients sourced from overseas factories.

This second-year partnership underscores Hardee’s focus on American suppliers and craftsmanship, a refreshing contrast to chains that chase cheap imports and sacrifice flavor for profit margins.

By anchoring its menu in premium USA Angus beef and domestic partnerships, Hardee’s reinforces the value of supporting local producers while delivering meals families can trust.

Affordability Without Compromise in a Tough Economy

Hardee’s priced its core Frisco Breakfast Sandwiches starting at $3.99, recognizing that families still feel the pinch from years of runaway inflation fueled by reckless government spending under the previous administration.

The Frisco Breakfast Burger rings up at approximately $7.49 as a standalone item, with combo options adding value for those stretching every dollar.

These prices offer hearty portions and quality ingredients—100% USA beef, real eggs, and premium pork—without the markup typical of trendy fast-casual spots peddling overpriced “artisan” fare.

For Americans who watched grocery bills soar and paychecks shrink during the Biden years, Hardee’s delivers straightforward value: real food at fair prices, no gimmicks or guilt trips about carbon footprints attached to your breakfast order.

Limited-Time Push Reflects Smart Business Strategy

Hardee’s set clear availability windows for its new offerings: the BBQ Pulled Pork Frisco runs through April 14, 2026, while the Frisco Breakfast Burger stays on menus until May 12, 2026.

Limited-time offers create urgency and test consumer appetite without overextending supply chains or committing to permanent menu bloat—a disciplined approach that avoids the waste and inefficiency big government loves to ignore.

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Hardee’s parent company, operates over 1,400 locations across 31 states, giving franchisees flexibility to adapt while maintaining brand consistency.

This rollout capitalizes on the broader quick-service industry’s pivot toward high-protein meals, a trend driven by health-conscious consumers rejecting ultra-processed junk and fad diets pushed by out-of-touch elites.

Early consumer reviews confirm strong satisfaction with taste and portion size, validating Hardee’s bet on meat-forward innovation.

A Return to Common Sense on Your Plate

Hardee’s Frisco lineup stands as a reminder that not every business needs to bow to woke food trends or apologize for serving what customers actually want.

Over 65 years, Hardee’s has built its reputation on charbroiled Angus beef, Made From Scratch Biscuits, and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders—authentic, hearty fare for hardworking people, not Instagram influencers hunting for the next kale-quinoa bowl photo op.

The Frisco Breakfast Burger and BBQ Pulled Pork Frisco double down on this identity, blending breakfast and lunch in an all-day “Frisco Your Way” framework that respects customer choice and hunger over dietary dogma.