Who is required to attend and satisfactorily complete each element of the Franchise Management Training Program (FMTP) specified by Hardees?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee, the General Manager, a minimum of 6 Shift Leaders and any other employees hired by Franchisee to fill certain designated positions shall attend and satisfactorily complete each element of the FMTP specified by HR. Franchisee's Operating Principal (as defined in Section 16.G.) also shall attend
and satisfactorily complete each element of the FMTP if not previously completed. HR reserves the right to modify or waive the training required based on an individual's or Franchisee's experience.
Franchisee shall pay HR for each person attending the FMTP a tuition fee as established by HR from time to time. Franchisee will be required to pay all travel, living and other expenses incurred by Franchisee's employees while attending the training. HR reserves the right to dismiss from the training program any person whom HR does not believe will perform acceptably in the position for which he has been hired by Franchisee and Franchisee shall provide a suitable replacement within one month of such dismissal.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 85)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several individuals are required to attend and satisfactorily complete each element of the Franchise Management Training Program (FMTP). This includes the franchisee themselves, the General Manager of the Hardees restaurant, a minimum of six Shift Leaders, and any other employees hired by the franchisee to fill designated positions. Additionally, the franchisee's Operating Principal must also complete the FMTP if they have not done so previously.
Hardees reserves the right to modify or waive the training requirements based on an individual's or franchisee's prior experience. The franchisee is responsible for paying Hardees a tuition fee for each person attending the FMTP, as determined by Hardees. Furthermore, the franchisee must cover all travel, living, and other expenses incurred by their employees while attending the training program.
Hardees also retains the right to dismiss any person from the training program if they believe that the individual will not perform acceptably in their designated position. In such cases, the franchisee is required to provide a suitable replacement within one month of the dismissal. This ensures that all key personnel are adequately trained to meet Hardees' standards and maintain consistent operations.