What does the Checkers Development Agreement require a franchisee to do?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Development Agreement requires you to open an agreed-upon number of Checkers Restaurants or Rally's Restaurants in accordance with a development schedule and to sign our then-current form of franchise agreement (which may from the current form of Franchise Agreement included with this Franchise Disclosure Document) prior to each Franchised Restaurant you open.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Development Agreement mandates that a franchisee must open a pre-determined number of Checkers or Rally's restaurants within a specific geographic area, following a development schedule. Additionally, the franchisee is required to sign the then-current form of the franchise agreement before opening each franchised restaurant. This franchise agreement may differ from the one included in the current Franchise Disclosure Document.
This agreement is designed for franchisees looking to expand the Checkers brand in a specific region by opening multiple locations. The development schedule ensures a structured approach to growth, while the requirement to sign the current franchise agreement for each location allows Checkers to update terms and conditions as needed.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the Development Agreement (Exhibit C) and the current Franchise Agreement (Exhibit B) to understand their obligations and rights. They should also inquire about any potential changes to the franchise agreement that may occur during the development period, as these changes could affect the profitability and operational requirements of future Checkers locations.