In the Star University License Agreement, who is considered the 'Licensor' for a Carls Jr. franchise?

According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, the Licensor in the Star University License Agreement is CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which a franchisee (referred to as 'Licensee') can access and use the Licensed Program and Content at their franchised restaurants.

For a prospective Carls Jr. franchisee, this means that CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. is the entity granting the license to use the Star University training program. The franchisee must adhere to the terms and conditions set forth in the agreement to maintain access to the program. This agreement is separate from the franchise agreement with Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC, which is identified as the 'Franchisor' in the recitals.

The Star University License Agreement is made as of a specific date between CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. and the franchisee. It allows the franchisee to utilize the educational, training, and testing services provided by Cornerstone On Demand ('Vendor'). These services are designed to help franchisees train their staff and evaluate their skills. The agreement also covers the proprietary content contained within the Licensed Program, ensuring that franchisees have the right to use these materials for training purposes.