How long does the Hardees 10-Day Operations Overview last?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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, the 10-Day Operations Overview lasts approximately 10 business days. This overview is not a mandatory part of the franchise process for all prospective franchisees. Hardees may require 10% owners to complete the operations overview as deemed necessary and to their satisfaction.
This operations overview is an evaluation tool used by Hardees to assess potential franchisees. The fact that it is only required for 10% owners suggests that Hardees places particular importance on the operational capabilities of those with significant ownership stakes.
For a prospective Hardees franchisee, this means that if you are a 10% owner, you should be prepared to potentially spend approximately two weeks undergoing an operations overview. This time commitment should be factored into your planning and preparation for becoming a Hardees franchisee.