What is the deadline for Hardees franchisees to submit their HNAF contributions each month?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
HR has established, and will maintain and administer HNAF for the creation and development of advertising, marketing, social media and public relations, research and related programs, gift card and loyalty programs, activities and materials that HR, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. Franchisee shall contribute to HNAF the amount set forth in Appendix C, as may subsequently be modified pursuant to Section 8.E. Hardee's Restaurants operated by HR and its affiliates shall contribute to HNAF on the same basis as comparable franchisees. Unless modified in writing by HR, HNAF contributions are due on the tenth (10th) day of each month.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 85)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must submit their Hardee's National Advertising Fund (HNAF) contributions by the tenth day of each month, unless Hardees modifies this requirement in writing.
These contributions are crucial for the creation and development of advertising, marketing, social media, public relations, research, gift card and loyalty programs, and related materials. Hardees has the sole discretion in determining what is appropriate for these programs. Both franchised and company-operated Hardees Restaurants contribute to the HNAF on a comparable basis.
Hardees manages and administers the HNAF and directs all advertising, marketing, and public relations programs financed by the fund. Franchisees are required to participate in all programs instituted by the HNAF. Hardees provides franchisees with marketing, advertising, and promotional materials at the cost of production, plus any related shipping, handling, and storage charges.