What compliance requirements must the transferee and their affiliates meet if they have existing agreements with Hardees?

According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a transferee and their affiliates have existing agreements with Hardees, they must be in compliance with all obligations to Hardees or its affiliates under those agreements as of the date of the request for Hardees' consent to the transfer.

This means that any existing Hardees franchisees or their affiliates looking to acquire another Hardees franchise must be in good standing with the company. This includes meeting all financial obligations, adhering to operational standards, and fulfilling any other requirements outlined in their current franchise or development agreements.

Hardees will assess compliance before approving the transfer, ensuring that the transferee and its affiliates have a proven track record of meeting their obligations within the Hardees system. This requirement aims to protect the Hardees brand and maintain consistency across all franchise locations. Prospective franchisees should carefully review their existing agreements and ensure they are fully compliant before seeking to expand their holdings within the Hardees system through a transfer.