What is the estimated range of the Opening Training Support Fees that a Hardees franchisee must pay?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ay a nonrefundable fee of up to $500 per person for this training program. You must pay all travel, living and other expenses incurred by your personnel while attending the 10-Day Operations Overview.
All-Star Team Opening Training Support
You will receive opening assistance support from our All-Star Team (the "Opening Training Support Team") in connection with the opening of your first Franchised Restaurant (or your first two Franchised Restaurants if you are multi-restaurant developer). You must reimburse us for the salaries, administrative fees, meals, travel and lodging expenses of the Opening Training Support Team members while they are trainers at your Franchised Restaurant, which amounts you will be required to pay to us within the month following completion of the opening of the Franchised Restaurant (collectively such amounts, the "Opening Training Support Fee"). We estimate that the Opening Training Support Fees will range between $32,000 to $70,000. We
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 27–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees will receive opening assistance from the All-Star Team Opening Training Support Team when opening their first Hardees restaurant, or their first two if they are multi-restaurant developers. Franchisees are required to reimburse Hardees for the salaries, administrative fees, meals, travel, and lodging expenses incurred by the Opening Training Support Team members while they are training at the franchisee's restaurant. These costs are collectively referred to as the "Opening Training Support Fee."
The estimated range for these Opening Training Support Fees is between $32,000 and $70,000. The exact amount will depend on the level of support that Hardees determines is necessary for the specific franchise location. Franchisees are required to pay these fees within the month following the completion of the restaurant opening.
It is important to note that Hardees retains the sole discretion to modify the level of assistance provided by the Opening Training Support Team. This means the final cost could potentially fluctuate based on factors determined by Hardees. Prospective franchisees should factor this potential variability into their initial investment calculations and discuss with Hardees what factors might influence the level of support provided.