What is the estimated amortization expense for Checkers' definite-lived intangible assets expected for the fiscal year ending in 2027?

According to Checkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated future amortization of definite-lived intangible assets is disclosed. However, the specific figures for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2027, are not provided in the excerpts.

While the FDD includes tables outlining amortization expenses for previous periods (specifically, the fiscal year ended December 30, 2024, and the periods from June 17, 2023, through January 1, 2024, and from January 3, 2023, through June 16, 2023), it does not extend these projections to future years such as 2027. The document details how definite-lived intangible assets, primarily franchise agreements, are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which are 15 years for the Successor period and 27 years for the Predecessor period.

For a prospective Checkers franchisee, understanding future amortization expenses is crucial for financial planning and assessing the profitability of the franchise. Since this specific projection is not available in the provided FDD excerpts, it is recommended that a potential franchisee ask Checkers directly for the estimated amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets for the fiscal year ending in 2027. This inquiry would provide a clearer picture of the expected financial obligations and aid in making an informed investment decision.