What entity is referred to as "HR" in the Hardees Restaurant Franchise Agreement addendum?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This | Addendum | to | the | Hardee's | Restaurant | Franchise | Agreement | dated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| between | Hardee's | Restaurants | LLC | ("HR") | and | ||||
| ("Franchisee") is entered into simultaneously with the | |||||||||
| execution of the Franchise Agreement. |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 71–84)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, "HR" refers to Hardee's Restaurants LLC. This is clarified in multiple addenda to the Hardees Restaurant Franchise Agreement, including those required for franchisees in South Dakota and California. The addenda explicitly state that the agreement is between Hardee's Restaurants LLC, identified as "HR", and the franchisee.
This definition is important for franchisees as it clearly identifies the specific legal entity they are contracting with. Knowing the exact legal name and structure of the franchisor can be crucial for understanding liability, legal obligations, and who to contact for official business.
Furthermore, the addenda often include signature lines for "HR" with the printed name and title of a representative from Hardee's Restaurants LLC, reinforcing that "HR" is indeed the franchisor entity. For instance, Danell Caron, Vice President, Legal, is listed as a representative for Hardee's Restaurants LLC in the provided addenda.