What is the deadline for a Hardees franchisee to furnish inspection reports, warnings, citations, certificates, and/or ratings resulting from inspections conducted by any federal, state or municipal agency with jurisdiction over the Franchised Restaurant to HR?

According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must furnish to HR (Hardee's Restaurants LLC), within five days after receipt, a copy of all inspection reports, warnings, citations, certificates, and/or ratings resulting from inspections conducted by any federal, state, or municipal agency with jurisdiction over the Franchised Restaurant. This requirement ensures that Hardees is promptly informed of any issues identified by regulatory agencies.

This requirement is part of Hardees's broader effort to maintain high public health standards at all franchised restaurants. The FDD also states that franchisees must meet and maintain the highest public health standards and ratings applicable to the operation of the Franchised Restaurant and participate in all food safety and brand standards audit programs specified by HR from time to time.

For a prospective Hardees franchisee, this means being prepared to quickly respond to and share any inspection-related documentation with Hardees within the specified timeframe. Failing to do so could potentially lead to issues with compliance and the franchise agreement.