What entity does "HR" refer to in the context of the Hardees Restaurant Development Agreement addendum?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ADDENDUM TO THE HARDEE'S RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR CALIFORNIA FRANCHISEES
This Addendum to the Hardee's Restaurant Development Agreement dated between Hardee's Restaurants LLC ("HR") and ("Developer") is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Development Agreement. 1. The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into the Development Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to Developer was made in the State of California; (B) Developer is a resident of the State of California; and/or (C) part or all of the Development Territory is located in the State of California. 2. The following sentences are added immediately before the last sentence of Section 11: Developer (on behalf of all Releasors) and all guarantors also expressly agree that, with respect to this release, any and all rights granted under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code are expressly waived. That Section reads as follows: "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor." 3. Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Development Agreement. 4. Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Development Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect. HR: HARDEE'S RESTAURANTS LLC Print Name: Danell Caron Vice President, Legal DEVELOPER: Print Name:
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 71–84)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the context of the addendum to the Hardees Restaurant Development Agreement, "HR" refers to Hardee's Restaurants LLC. This is explicitly stated in the addendum, which is part of the Development Agreement. This addendum is required for franchisees in specific states such as South Dakota, California, and Illinois.
This definition is important for prospective franchisees as it clarifies the legal entity they are contracting with when signing the Development Agreement. Knowing the exact legal name and structure of the franchisor is crucial for understanding liability and legal obligations. The addendum also specifies that any capitalized terms not defined within the addendum itself will have the same meaning as defined in the original Development Agreement.
Furthermore, the document includes a signature section for both HR (Hardee's Restaurants LLC) and the Developer, reinforcing that Hardee's Restaurants LLC is the franchisor in this agreement. This addendum modifies certain aspects of the Development Agreement based on the franchisee's location, ensuring compliance with state-specific franchise laws. For example, addenda for franchisees in Illinois and North Dakota address specific provisions related to jurisdiction, venue, and limitations of claims to comply with those states' franchise laws.