On what date was the trademark 'CHECKERS' registered under Registration No. 1,782,889 for the Checkers franchise?

According to Checkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the trademark 'CHECKERS' under Registration No. 1,782,889 was registered on July 20, 1993. This registration is one of several principal marks registered by Checkers with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). These marks are important assets for the franchise system.

The FDD also indicates that Checkers has filed all required affidavits of use and renewals for its trademarks. This suggests that Checkers is actively maintaining and protecting its intellectual property rights. Furthermore, Checkers states that there are no currently effective material determinations of the PTO, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, any state trademark administrator, or any court, nor are there any pending infringement, opposition, cancellation proceedings, or material litigation involving these marks. This provides assurance to potential franchisees that the trademarks are not currently subject to any significant legal challenges.

The Franchise Agreement grants franchisees the right to use Checkers' marks. However, Checkers retains the right to modify or discontinue the use of any mark, or to introduce additional or substitute trademarks, service marks, or trade dress. Franchisees are obligated to comply with Checkers' directions in such matters. Franchisees must also notify Checkers immediately of any apparent infringement or challenge to the use of any mark. Checkers has sole discretion to take any action it deems appropriate to protect its trademarks and will control any related litigation or administrative proceedings. Checkers will indemnify franchisees against damages they are held liable for in any proceeding arising from their authorized use of any mark under the Franchise Agreement.