Under what condition is a Hardees developer required to develop and submit a business plan to HR?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Developer shall not make any binding commitments to purchase or lease a site until the site has been accepted in writing by HR. If requested by HR, Developer shall develop and submit to HR a business plan for the length of the Development Term. The business plan shall outline the actions that Developer will take to ensure the development and management of the Franchised Restaurants in accordance with HR's standards. If prepared, during the Development Term, Developer agrees to revise the business plan as requested by HR and further agrees to implement that business plan as approved by HR.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 85–541)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a developer is required to develop and submit a business plan to HR if requested by HR. The business plan should outline the actions the developer will take to ensure the development and management of the franchised restaurants align with Hardees's standards.
During the development term, the developer must revise the business plan if Hardees requests changes. Furthermore, the developer is obligated to implement the business plan as approved by Hardees. This ensures that the development of Hardees restaurants follows a strategic plan that meets the franchisor's requirements.
This requirement allows Hardees to maintain consistency and quality across all its franchised locations. By having developers create and adhere to a business plan, Hardees can monitor and guide the development process, ensuring that each restaurant meets the brand's standards and contributes to the overall success of the Hardees system. This also provides a framework for the developer to follow, outlining expectations and goals for the development term.