Is the fee for the 10-Day Operations Overview at Hardees refundable, and what is the maximum amount?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
her expenses incurred by you and your employees while attending training. You will be billed for the applicable number of weeks attended even if the person being trained fails to complete the required training.
10-Day Operations Overview
As described in Item 1, we may require your 10% Owners to attend and successfully complete the 10-Day O
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 27–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, attendance at the 10-Day Operations Overview may be required for a franchisee's 10% Owners. The fee for this training program is nonrefundable, meaning that if a franchisee pays the fee and is unable to attend or complete the training, the fee will not be returned. The FDD states that the franchisee may be required to pay a fee of up to $500 per person for this training.
In addition to the training fee, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, living, and other expenses incurred by their personnel while attending the 10-Day Operations Overview. This can include costs such as transportation, accommodation, meals, and other incidental expenses. These additional costs can add a significant financial burden on top of the initial training fee.
Prospective Hardees franchisees should factor in the nonrefundable nature of the 10-Day Operations Overview fee and the potential for additional travel and living expenses when budgeting for initial training costs. It would be prudent to confirm the exact fee amount and the expected duration of the training with Hardees prior to signing the Franchise Agreement to avoid any unexpected financial obligations.