When is the Addendum to the Hardees Restaurant Development Agreement entered into relative to the execution of the Development Agreement?

According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Addendum to the Hardees Restaurant Development Agreement is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Development Agreement. This means that both documents are signed and become effective at the same time.

For a prospective Hardees franchisee, this simultaneous execution ensures that the terms and conditions outlined in the Addendum are immediately integrated into the Development Agreement. This is particularly important if the Addendum modifies or supplements any provisions of the original Development Agreement.

It is also important to note that Hardees requires specific addenda for franchisees in certain states such as South Dakota, California, Washington, Illinois and Maryland. These addenda address specific legal and regulatory requirements within those states, and are also entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Development Agreement.