What is 'Discovery Day' for a potential Hardees franchisee?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you are not currently a franchisee, HR also may require you to sign a Preliminary Agreement (the current form is attached as Exhibit E) under which you must agree to keep confidential the information provided by HR to you during Discovery Day. During Discovery Day, you must attend a 2-day meeting at HR's offices and at a Hardee's Restaurant during which you will meet with, and be evaluated by, various HR personnel. In addition, we may require that your 10% Owners (as defined in Item 15) complete, as we deem necessary and to our satisfaction, an operations overview, which lasts approximately 10 business days ("10-Day Operations Overview").
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Discovery Day is a two-day meeting at Hardees's offices and at a Hardee's Restaurant. During this time, prospective franchisees meet with and are evaluated by various Hardees personnel.
Prior to attending Discovery Day, Hardees may require potential franchisees to sign a Preliminary Agreement to maintain the confidentiality of information shared during the event. This agreement ensures that sensitive business details and strategies remain protected.
Additionally, Hardees may require 10% Owners to complete an operations overview lasting approximately 10 business days. This overview provides a more in-depth look into the operational aspects of running a Hardees franchise and allows Hardees to further assess the suitability of the potential franchisee. This comprehensive evaluation process helps Hardees ensure that new franchisees are well-prepared and aligned with the brand's standards and practices.