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According to the Hardees addendum, what agreement is it attached to?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THIS ADDENDUM to the Hardee's Restaurant Franchise Agreement dated as of, |
|---|
| ("Franchise |
| Agreement") |
| between |
| Hardee's |
| Restaurants |
| LLC |
| ("HR") |
| and |
| ("Franchisee") is entered into simultaneously with the |
| Franchise Agreement. |
| RECITALS |
| E. |
| In order to stimulate the development of new franchised Hardee's Restaurants and the |
| continued expansion of the System at eligible travel center and gas and convenience locations, HR has |
| established the 2025 HR Development Incentive Program for Conversion Restaurants (the "Conversion |
| Restaurant Program"). |
| F. |
| To be eligible for the Conversion Restaurant Program, the following requirements must be |
| satisfied: (i) the travel center location or gas and convenience location must be opened pursuant to a |
| Development Agreement dated no later than May 24, 2026, (ii) Franchisee must open the Franchise |
| Restaurants from a travel center location or gas and convenience location by the date(s) outlined in the |
| corresponding Development Agreement, (iii) Franchisee may not be in default of its obligations under its |
| existing franchise agreements or related agreements with HR or its affiliates, (iv) Franchisee must be |
| approved for growth by HR and its affiliates, (v) Franchisee must satisfy HR's then-current financial and |
| operational requirements for new restaurant development, and (vi) Franchisee and the Hardee's |
| Restaurant(s) otherwise meet the requirements of the Travel Center Program. |
| G. |
| Franchisee and HR are parties to a Development Agreement dated as of, |
| H. |
| Franchisee and the Franchised Restaurant are eligible to participate in the Conversion |
| Restaurant Program. |
| I. |
| The Franchised Restaurant opened pursuant to this Franchise Agreement qualifies as a |
| "Conversion Restauran |
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 85)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum is attached to the Hardee's Restaurant Franchise Agreement. The addendum modifies certain provisions of the original agreement.
Specifically, the addendum is designed to reflect a franchisee's participation in either the Travel Center Program or the Conversion Restaurant Program. These programs provide incentives for franchisees to open Hardees restaurants at eligible travel center, gas, and convenience locations.
The terms of the addendum are agreed upon by Hardee's Restaurants LLC (HR) and the franchisee, with the intention of being legally bound to the amended terms of the Franchise Agreement.
Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only.
It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.