What is attached as Exhibit D in the Hardees FDD?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you are approved as a franchisee, you can buy a franchise to develop and operate one Hardee's Restaurant at a Travel Center Location or Gas and Convenience Location (each, a "Franchised Restaurant") under a Franchise Agreement (the current form is attached as Exhibit D) or, if you and the area in which you are interested meet certain qualifications, you can buy the rights to develop multiple (at a minimum, three) Franchised Restaurants at Travel Center Locations or Gas and Convenience Locations under a Development Agreement (the current form is attached as Exhibit C).
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit D contains the current form of the Franchise Agreement for developing and operating a Hardee's Restaurant at a Travel Center Location or Gas and Convenience Location. This agreement outlines the specific terms and conditions under which a franchisee is authorized to operate a Hardee's restaurant at these specified locations.
For a prospective Hardees franchisee, the Franchise Agreement is a crucial document that details the obligations, responsibilities, and rights of both the franchisee and Hardees. It covers various aspects of the franchise operation, including the term of the agreement, fees, royalties, operational standards, marketing requirements, and renewal or termination conditions. Understanding the terms within Exhibit D is essential before entering into a franchise agreement with Hardees.
It is important to note that this particular Franchise Agreement applies specifically to Travel Center and Gas and Convenience Locations. Hardees also offers franchises for traditional and nontraditional locations under separate disclosure documents with potentially different terms and conditions. Therefore, a potential franchisee should carefully review Exhibit D to understand the specific requirements and obligations for operating a Hardees restaurant at a Travel Center or Gas and Convenience Location.