What is the total estimated time in days for the Crew Onboarding training at Hardees?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training (in mins.) | Hours of On the Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Onboarding | |||
| (Crew Person, Shift | |||
| Leader, Restaurant | |||
| General Manager (RGM)) | |||
| Welcome Hardees) | 2:05 | Star University; Designated Training Facility | |
| Shift Leader/RGM | |||
| Onboarding | |||
| Biscuit Station | :17 | 3 | Star University; Designated Training Facility |
| Biscuit Station Exam | :15 | ||
| Biscuit Station Observation | :45 | ||
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training (in mins.) | Hours of On the Job Training | Location |
| Feeder Station | :11 | 3 | Star University; Designated Training Facility |
| Feeder Station Exam | :11 | ||
| Feeder Station Observation | :30 | ||
| Fry Station | :10 | 3 | Star University; Designated Training Facility |
| Fry Station Exam | :11 | ||
| Fry Station Observation | :30 | ||
| Cook Station | :09 | 3 | Star University; Designated Training Facility |
| Cook Station Exam | :11 | ||
| Cook Station Observation | :30 | ||
| Grill Station | :11 | 3 | Star University; Designated Training Facility |
| Grill Station Exam | :11 | ||
| Grill Station Observation | :30 | ||
| Hand Breaded Chicken | :11 | 3 | Star University; Designated |
| Tender Station | Training Facility | ||
| Hand Bread Chicken Station | :12 | ||
| Exam | |||
| Hand Breaded Chicken | :30 | ||
| Tender Station Observation | |||
| Dining Room Station | :11 | 3 | Star University; Designated Training Facility |
| Dining Room Station Exam | :11 | ||
| Dining Room Station | :30 | ||
| Observation | |||
| Cashier Station | :11 | 3 | Star University; Designated Training Facility |
| Cashier Station Exam | :11 | ||
| Cashier Station Observation | :30 | ||
| Drive Thru Station | :15 | 3 | Star University; Designated Training Facility |
| Drive Thru Station Exam | :11 | ||
| Drive Thru Station | :30 | ||
| Observation | |||
| Prep Station | :08 | 3 | Star University; Designated Training Facility |
| Prep Station Exam | :20 | ||
| Prep Station Observation | 238 mins | :30 2100 mins | |
| Total | 4.87 Days (38.97 hrs./2338 mins) | ||
| Additional Crew Trainings | |||
| (Shift Leader, RGM) | |||
| QSC Team Member | :03 | Star University; Designated Training Facility | |
| QSC Cleanliness | :20 | Star University; Designated Training Facility | |
| Perfect Biscuit | :12 | Star University; Designated Training Facility | |
| Handling Guest Concerns | - :35 | - | Star University; Designated Training Facility |
| Total | About :30 (half an hour) |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 44–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total estimated time for Crew Onboarding training is 4.87 days, which equates to 38.97 hours or 2338 minutes. This training covers various stations within the restaurant, such as the Biscuit, Feeder, Fry, Cook, Grill, Hand Breaded Chicken Tender, Dining Room, Cashier, Drive Thru, and Prep Stations. Each station includes classroom training, on-the-job training, and observation time.
For each station, the classroom training times range from 8 to 17 minutes, while the on-the-job training is consistently 3 hours per station. The observation times vary between 30 and 45 minutes per station. The Prep Station also includes 238 minutes of classroom training and 2100 minutes of on-the-job training.
In addition to the station-specific training, new crew members also receive 2 hours and 5 minutes of 'Welcome Hardees' classroom training. Additional training for Shift Leaders and Restaurant General Managers (RGM) includes QSC Team Member training (3 minutes), QSC Cleanliness (20 minutes), Perfect Biscuit (12 minutes), and Handling Guest Concerns (35 minutes), totaling about 30 minutes. This comprehensive training program ensures that crew members are well-prepared for their roles within the Hardees restaurant.