Who is required to attend Hardees conferences, conventions, programs, webinars, teleconferences, or training sessions?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may, from time to time, conduct conferences, conventions, programs, webinars, teleconferences, or training sessions on any matters related to the System. Your Operating Principal or your General Manager and other personnel we designate must attend each such meeting, program, or session that we require. We may charge you a reasonable fee to attend any such meeting, program, or session. We may require you to purchase or license from us, our affiliates, or third-party suppliers any training platform and equipment necessary to use or access the training materials. (Franchise Agreement, Section 11.B).
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 44–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, attendance requirements for conferences, conventions, programs, webinars, teleconferences, or training sessions are specific to certain personnel. The Operating Principal or the General Manager, along with other designated personnel, must attend these events if Hardees requires their presence.
Hardees retains the discretion to conduct these events on any matters related to the Hardees system. Furthermore, Hardees may charge a reasonable fee for attendance at any required meeting, program, or session.
Additionally, Hardees may mandate that franchisees purchase or license training platforms and equipment from Hardees, its affiliates, or third-party suppliers to access training materials. This ensures that franchisees and their staff remain aligned with Hardees's operational standards and any updates to the system.