What is the 2025 Cooperative Contribution Rate for Checkers franchises located in Chicago?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Market | 2025 Cooperative Contribution Rate |
|---|---|
| Atlanta | 1.85% |
| Augusta | 1.85% |
| Baltimore | 1.85% |
| Bowling Green | 1.85% |
| California | 0.50% |
| Chicago | 0.00% |
| Cincinnati | 1.85% |
| Detroit | 1.85% |
| Evansville | 1.85% |
| Flint | 1.85% |
| Grand Rapids | 1.85% |
| Houston | 1.85% |
| Indianapolis | 1.85% |
| Jacksonville | 1.85% |
| Lexington | 1.85% |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 46–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cooperative contribution rate for Checkers franchises located in Chicago is 0.00%. This means that franchisees in the Chicago market are not required to contribute a percentage of their net sales to the advertising cooperative.
Advertising cooperatives are independently administered with assistance from Checkers and an outside accounting firm. These cooperatives allow franchisees to pool resources for local advertising efforts. However, the contribution rates and the structure of these cooperatives can change over time based on the cooperative's by-laws or the decisions of its members.
While the cooperative contribution rate is 0.00% in Chicago for 2025, franchisees should be aware that this rate is subject to change. It is important to review the cooperative's by-laws and financial statements to understand how the cooperative operates and how funds are managed. Franchisees should also stay informed about any potential changes to the contribution rate or advertising strategies by actively participating in cooperative meetings and communicating with Checkers.