Under what circumstances is the Addendum to the Development Agreement for Hardees executed?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Addendum to the Hardee's Restaurant Development Agreement dated between Hardee's Restaurants LLC ("HR") and ("Developer") is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Development Agreement. 1. The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into the Development Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to Developer was made in the State of California; (B) Developer is a resident of the State of California; and/or (C) part or all of the Development Territory is located in the State of California.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 71–84)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Addendum to the Hardee's Restaurant Development Agreement is executed simultaneously with the Development Agreement under specific circumstances related to the franchisee's location or residency.
The addendum is required if (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to the Developer was made in the states of South Dakota, California, Illinois, or Minnesota; (B) the Developer is a resident of the states of South Dakota, California, Illinois, or Minnesota; and/or (C) part or all of the Development Territory is located in the states of South Dakota, California, Illinois, or Minnesota.
This addendum modifies the Development Agreement to comply with the franchise laws of these specific states. For example, the addendum for Illinois includes stipulations regarding jurisdiction, venue, and statutes of limitations, while the Minnesota addendum addresses financial assurances and termination notice requirements. These modifications ensure that the Hardees franchise agreement adheres to the legal requirements of the franchisee's state, providing additional protections and clarifying rights.