Hardee’s is stacking the protein high this spring with the introduction of new and returning Frisco menu items. On Monday, February 23, 2026, the brand announced a lineup of limited-time breakfast and lunch options that celebrate premium partnerships and hearty indulgence.
The new Frisco items officially hit participating menus starting February 18, 2026, promising premium ingredients and massive protein counts for hungry customers.
The Menu: Sourdough and Serious Protein
Hardee’s is doubling down on its signature toasted sourdough with a mix of an all-new breakfast innovation and a returning lunch favorite.
- Frisco Breakfast Burger: This is an all-new morning behemoth available from February 18 through May 12. It features a 100% USA Angus beef patty stacked with cherrywood smoked bacon, a freshly cracked egg, melted American cheese, and crispy hash rounds, all served on perfectly toasted sourdough. It boasts an impressive 42 grams of protein in a single burger to start the day.
- Core Frisco Breakfast Sandwiches: While the new Breakfast Burger takes the spotlight, Hardee’s is also pushing its core lineup of Frisco Breakfast Sandwiches, with prices starting at an accessible $3.99.
- BBQ Pulled Pork Frisco: Returning for lunch by popular demand from February 18 through April 14, this sandwich features a quarter-pound 100% Angus beef patty that is chargrilled to perfection. The beef is topped with slow-smoked pulled pork and melted American cheese for the ultimate meat-on-meat offering. Hardee’s has once again collaborated with Tennessee-based Clifty Farm® for the pork. The pulled pork is hand-rubbed and slow-smoked for 16 hours over natural hardwood to deliver authentic barbecue flavor.
Why It Matters
This menu rollout highlights a few key strategies for the quick-service restaurant space:
- The “Meat-on-Meat” Trend: Combining a quarter-pound Angus beef patty with pulled pork—or adding a beef patty to a bacon-and-egg breakfast sandwich—appeals directly to consumers looking for ultra-filling, high-protein meals.
- Strategic Partnerships: By co-branding with Clifty Farm for a second year, Hardee’s elevates the perceived quality of its barbecue by highlighting the partner’s true BBQ craftsmanship.
- Breakfast Value: Offering core Frisco Breakfast Sandwiches starting at $3.99 ensures that while the brand innovates with massive burgers, it still provides an accessible entry point.
What’s New
Hardee’s kept building on the Frisco Breakfast Burger’s momentum into late March. On March 23, 2026, the chain paired the sandwich with a new loyalty-driven promotion called Second Breakfast Insurance — offering My Rewards members a free Frisco Breakfast Burger combo if their first breakfast left them unsatisfied. Eligible submissions ran through March 31, with rewards distributed by April 3. The campaign used the burger’s 42g of protein as its core proof point, framing the Frisco Breakfast Burger not just as a menu item but as a satisfaction guarantee.
FAQs
When are the new Hardee’s Frisco items available?
The lineup rolled out on February 18, 2026. The BBQ Pulled Pork Frisco is available through April 14, while the Frisco Breakfast Burger will remain on menus until May 12.
How much protein is in the new Frisco Breakfast Burger?
The Frisco Breakfast Burger is packed with 42 grams of protein in a single sandwich.
Who makes the pulled pork for Hardee’s?
Hardee’s collaborated with Clifty Farm®, a Tennessee-based brand. The pork is hand-rubbed and slow-smoked for 16 hours over natural hardwood.
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