Does the Hardees agreement disclaim any representations made in HR's Franchise Disclosure Document?

According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement explicitly states that nothing within the agreement is intended to disclaim any representation made in the Hardee's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) provided to the developer or franchisee. This applies to multiple agreements, including the Preliminary Agreement and the Development Agreement.

This clause protects the franchisee by ensuring that Hardees cannot later argue that the franchisee should not rely on the information presented in the FDD. The FDD contains important information about the franchise system, including fees, costs, obligations, and franchisee performance.

This provision is a standard inclusion in franchise agreements to protect franchisees and ensure transparency in the franchising process. Franchisees should carefully review the FDD and related agreements to fully understand their rights and obligations.