Does Hardees provide training on exterior maintenance, specifically regarding parking lots?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Building Exterior | 0900 |
|---|---|
| Drive-Thru Menu Boards & OCB | |
| Flags & Flag Poles | |
| Landscaping & Planters | |
| Exterior Lights | |
| Newspaper Racks | |
| Parking Lots | |
| Playgrounds | |
| Roofs | |
| Signs | |
| Outside Trash Areas & Receptacles | |
| Waste Disposal | |
| 1000 - 1024: Red Burrito | |
| Refried Beans | 1000 |
| Taco Beef | |
| Cheddar Cheese Sauce | |
| Red Burrito Chicken | |
| Chunky Salsa | |
| Sour Cream | |
| Rice | |
| Taco Salad Bowls | |
| Tortilla Chips | |
| Diced Tomatoes | |
| Fried Taco Shell | |
| Jalapeño Coins | |
| Burrito Roll |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 44–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hardees FDD, while the brand does not explicitly detail training on parking lot maintenance, the document does list 'Parking Lots' under the general category of 'Building Exterior'.
This listing appears in a section that seems to address inspections or standards related to the building exterior. The FDD mentions that Hardees provides consultation and advice regarding the construction, renovation, and operation of the franchised restaurant. This includes building layout, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment plans. Hardees also conducts inspections of the franchised restaurant and evaluations of the products sold and services rendered as they deem appropriate or necessary.
Prospective Hardees franchisees should clarify with the franchisor the extent to which exterior maintenance, including parking lots, is covered during the initial or ongoing training and consultation. It would be prudent to understand the specific standards Hardees expects franchisees to maintain for their parking areas and how compliance is monitored through inspections.