What agreement does the Addendum form an integral part of for a Hardees franchise?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
h the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor." 3. Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Development Agreement. 4. Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Development Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect. HR: HARDEE'S RESTAURANTS LLC Print Name: Danell Caron Vice President, Legal DEVELOPER: Print Name: Date:
ADDENDUM TO THE HARDEE'S RESTAURANT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR CALIFORNIA FRANCHISEES
This Addendum to the Hardee's Restaurant Franchise Agreement dated between Hardee's Restaurants LLC ("HR") and ("Franchisee") is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Franchise Agreement. 1. The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into the Franchise Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of the franchise to Franchisee was made in the State of California; (B) Franchisee is a resident of the State of California; and/or (C) the Restaurant will be located or operated in the State of California. 2. The following sentences are added immediately before the last sentence of Section 16: Franchisee (on behalf of all Releasors) and all guarantors also expressly agree that, with respect to this release, any and all rights granted under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code are expressly waived. That Section reads as follows: "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor." 3. Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement. 4. Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect. HR: HARDEE'S RESTAURANTS LLC Print Name: Danell Caron Vice President, Legal Print Name: Date:
ADDENDUM TO THE HARDEE'S RESTAURANT FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT REQUIRED FOR ILLINOIS FRANCHISEES
Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement.
In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, 815 ILCS 705/1-44 (West 2016), any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction or venue outside the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.
Your rights upon termination and non-renewal are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
In conformance with Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 71–84)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hardees Franchise Disclosure Document, the Addendum forms an integral part of several agreements, depending on the specific addendum and the state where the franchise is located. For California, South Dakota and Illinois, the addendum forms an integral part of the Franchise Agreement.
For California, Illinois and South Dakota, there are also addendums that form an integral part of the Development Agreement.
For Illinois, there is an addendum that forms an integral part of the Preliminary Agreement. For Washington, the addendum forms an integral part of the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements.