Chicken & Beef Buggles_IG_ SEP-2026 V3

For Int CHICKEN / BEEF BUGGLES SANDWICH The information contained in this New Product Guide is CONFIDENTIAL and PROPRIETARY to Hardee’s company and franchise personnel. It shall not be loaned, exhibited or given to outside parties. Hardee’s Restaurants LLC; All Rights Reserved ©2026..

For International Use September 2026 1 NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION The Buggles comes with Chicken Sandwich which is made with a 100% Hand-Breaded real chicken fillet, or charbroiled Beef, topped with crushed Buggles (sweet Chili), American cheese & unique Burrito sauce on a layer of lettuce, Jalapeño; served on toasted sesame seed bun. SCRIPTING Would you like to try our New Buggles Chicken or Beef Sandwich? It’s a chicken fillet, hand-breaded or Charbroiled Beef, topped with Crunchy Buggles chips, American cheese & new Burrito sauce and Jalapeños with fresh vegetables. Would you like to make it a combo? Would you like to add …….? OVERVIEW NEW FOOD ITEMS AND PAPER PRODUCTS Crushed Buggles (Sweet Chili), Burrito Sauce FOOD SAFETY GUIDELINES Prior to handling food products, wash and sanitize your hands. Gloves are required, no bare hand contact. BUILD STEPS For all existing ingredients, please refer to “Ingredients Preparation” section in the OPM BUGGLES (CHICKEN/ BEEF) ASSEMBLY & PACKAGING INGREDIENTS 4.5" seeded Bun (crown ) AMOUNT 1 pcs Collar Wrap sandwich. Dine-in: Place in basket To-Go/Drive Thru: Premium Box. Burrito sauce 0.6 Oz Crushed Buggles (sweet chili) American Cheese 0.53 Oz 2 pcs Chicken Or Beef patty 1 pc Lettuce 0.7 Oz Jalapenos 8 coins Burrito sauce 0.6 Oz 4.5" seeded Bun (Heel ) 1 pcs POST AT COOK STATION.

For International Use September 2026 2 BURRITO SAUCE Receiving and Storage: • Burrito Sauce to Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Storage temperature should not exceed 25°C. Shelf Life: • Unopened – use by date. • Opened – 5 days under refrigeration. • Spread an even amount of Burrito sauce on both the crown and heel of a toasted seeded bun. (0.6 oz. each) • On the make table – in squeeze bottle Discard at end of day. CRUSHED BUGGLES (SWEET CHILI) Receiving and Storage: • Buggles are received and stored at ambient temperature. Shelf Life: • Unopened: Use by date. • Opened in original packaging: 2 days. • For uncrushed Buggles, crush them as needed; the size should be 1 × 1 cm (as illustrated below). • In 1/6 pan at make table: Discard at end of day. For 24hr restaurants discard at 7am. Note: Place crushed Buggles Pan on the make-up table next to the onion pan..

For International Use September 2026 3 SANDWICH PREPARATION (Chicken/Beef) Assembly Steps: Sandwich name: CBB for chicken / BBB for Beef (B) For Buggles (B) for Burrito sauce 1. Spread 0.6 oz Burrito Sauce on the bottom bun (heel). 2. layer 8 jalapeño coins 3. place 0.7 oz of lettuce. 4. Spread 0.6 oz Burrito Sauce on the top bun (crown). 5. Place 0.53 oz crushed Sweet Chili Buggles over the burrito sauce on top Bun, fully covering the section. 6. place 2 pcs of American cheese over the crushed Buggles. 7. Using clean sanitized green tongs, place 1 pc of chicken or Beef patty (after seasoning) 8. assemble the two parts of chicken sandwich 8. assemble the two parts of Beef sandwich.

For International Use September 2026 4 ABOUT 1 WEEK PRIOR TO START SELL DATE CHECKLIST BUGGLES Chicken/BEEF Sandwich RESTAURANT #: AREA: FRANCHISE:  POP KIT RECEIVED – refer to POP instructions inside the kit. 2-3 DAYS BEFORE START SELL DATE  CREW TRAINING COMPLETED Use the Implementation Guide to properly train all employees. ( ) Crew is trained on the preparation procedures for the BUGGLES Sandwich. ( ) Frontline employees (cashiers) are trained on the BUGGLES Sandwich build and procedures. ( ) Verbally quiz all employees to test their knowledge. DAY BEFORE START SELL DATE  Before the RM goes home, make sure all shift leaders, backline crew and cashiers are 100% trained.  Verify all needed ingredients are available.  POST POP BEFORE OPENING THE NEXT DAY.  VERIFY POS DOWNLOAD - check and verify on morning of start sell date.  Ensure all POP is posted correctly – refer to the POP posting instructions you received with your POP kit, for proper placement of all POP. ( ) Check all POP to make sure it is posted correctly. ( ) Check all pricing.  Remind all employees about the Buggles Sandwich and discuss the build with each one as they clock in.  Observe employees preparing the Buggles Sandwich- ensure the proper procedures are being followed - MODEL, COACH & REQUIRE, as needed, to enforce all standards!  Talk to your shift leaders and backline crew about the importance of product quality.  Ensure all cashiers are suggestive selling the Buggles Sandwich at every opportunity: When a guest places an order for the Buggles Sandwich ask the following important questions: ( ) “Would you like to add a dessert?”.

For International Use September 2026 5 CREW TRAINING CERTIFICATION SHEET Buggles Sandwich Crew Trainers (names): Shift Leader’s Name SL Initials CT’s Initials Training Certification Date Crew Person’s Name CP Initials CT’s Initials Training Certification Date Crew training has been completed: Date (Print Name) (Signature) AM/Supervisor follow-up completed: Date (Print Name) (Signature).

For International Use September, 2026 6 Buggles Sandwich Crew Person’s Name CP Initials CT’s Initials Training Certification Date Crew training has been completed: Date (Print Name) (Signature) AM/Supervisor follow-up completed: Date (Print Name) (Signature) CREW TRAINING CERTIFICATION SHEET (cont.).