Under the Hardees Restaurant Development Agreement, what is the full name of the company referred to as "HR"?

According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, "HR" refers to the company that has developed and owns the Hardee's System.

The document states, "As a result of the expenditure of time, skill, effort and money, HR and its predecessor have developed, and HR owns, a unique and distinctive system ('Hardee's System') relating to the development, establishment and operation of quick service restaurants ('Hardee's Restaurants')." This indicates that HR is the entity responsible for creating and maintaining the Hardee's restaurant system.

The agreement outlines that HR grants the developer the right to develop franchised restaurants within a specific territory, subject to the agreement's terms. HR also provides the Development Guide, which contains the mandatory specifications and standards for constructing Hardee's Restaurants. Furthermore, the developer is required to complete development training to HR's satisfaction, reinforcing HR's role as the guiding entity behind the Hardee's franchise system.