Hardee's® Bridges Summer & Fall with Nostalgic S'mores Lineup and Bold Bacon Beast Platform

New Menu Marks Seasonal Shift with Campfire Flavors and Comfort Classics, Plus the Return of Beloved Cinnamon 'N' Raisin Biscuit

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures cool down, Hardee's is blending summer nostalgia with fall coziness, launching a crave-worthy S'mores Platform and the hearty Bacon Beast Platform beginning September 9, along with the triumphant return of the fan-favorite Cinnamon 'N' Raisin Biscuit.

A Summer Favorite

Hardee's new S'mores Platform celebrates those last warm moments of summer:

• S'mores Iced Coffee: blends Hardee's signature cold brew coffee with toasted marshmallow and chocolatey syrups for a smooth, lightly sweet finish, perfect for a morning pick me up or an afternoon craving.
• S'mores Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake™: creamy and decadent, featuring hand-scooped vanilla ice cream blended with toasted marshmallow and chocolate syrups, finished with graham cracker and chocolatey sprinkles for a new take on a classic S'mores favorite.
• S'mores Fried Pie: the ultimate seasonal standout is guaranteed to be a new favorite, featuring a golden-brown shell filled with graham crumble, melty marshmallow cream and rich chocolatey filling.

A Welcome Return

The fan-favorite Cinnamon 'N' Raisin Biscuit is back! A sweet biscuit loaded with raisins and cinnamon, topped with a drizzle of icing. This beloved biscuit brings the warmth of fall without the pumpkin spice.

"As summer transitions to fall, we want our guests to know they don't have to choose between the two seasons," said Sarah Breymaier, vice president of brand marketing at Hardee's. "Our new S'mores platform keeps those warm, nostalgic summer moments alive, while the return of our Cinnamon 'N' Raisin Biscuit brings the comfort guests love as the seasons change. At Hardee's, we want to create meals that bring people together, no matter the season."

Bacon Beast Platform

Hardee's also is launching its Bacon Beast Platform for double the bacon to keep guests fueled as they get back into routine with the start of a new season. The platform includes:

• For breakfast, Hardee's offers the Super Bacon Biscuit, featuring a Made from Scratch™ Biscuit with three full slices of cherrywood smoked bacon, egg and melty American cheese, and the Bacon Beast Homestyle Breakfast Burrito with four slices of cherrywood smoked bacon, fluffy eggs and melty American cheese, wrapped in a warm tortilla.
• Maintain energy throughout the day with the Bacon Beast, a 100% Angus beef burger stacked with four full slices of cherrywood smoked bacon on a buttery brioche style bun. New My Rewards™ Members will receive a free Bacon Beast Burger upon signing up for a limited time.
• For chicken lovers, the Bacon Beast Chicken Sandwich stacks hand-breaded, 100% white meat chicken cooked to golden perfection with four slices of smoked bacon, ripe tomato and crisp lettuce on a buttered brioche style bun.

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About Hardee's

Hardee's® is known for authentic and charming goodness and high-quality menu items, including charbroiled burgers like the Hardee's Frisco™, Made From Scratch™ Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. For over 65 years, Hardee's has brought people together with hand crafted menu offerings made by hardworking people, for hardworking people. Together with its franchisees, Hardee's operates more than 1,400 restaurants in 31 states. For more information, visit www.hardees.com.  

About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc. is a privately held company based in Franklin, Tenn., and a parent company of Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC, which franchise, own and operate these two well-known quick-service brands which offer premium and innovative menu items such as 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 in 44 U.S. states and more than 35 foreign countries 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.  

 

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