What is the estimated timeframe between signing the Checkers Franchise Agreement and opening the Franchised Restaurant?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We estimate the time from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement to the date you open your Franchised Restaurant to be between 18 and 22 months. However, this time estimate may vary depending on numerous factors including location, local ordinances and regulations, construction schedules and financing. Your Franchised Restaurant must be open and operating within 180 days from receipt of all government approvals and permits. If you develop multiple Restaurants, we may require that the first Franchised Restaurant be
open and in operational good standing for at least 6 months prior to the opening of the second Franchised Restaurant.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 46–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening a franchised restaurant is 18 to 22 months. However, Checkers notes that this timeframe can vary due to factors such as location, local ordinances and regulations, construction schedules, and financing.
Checkers requires the restaurant to be open and operating within 180 days of receiving all necessary government approvals and permits. For franchisees developing multiple restaurants, the first location must be open and operating in good standing for at least 6 months before the second restaurant opens.
If a franchisee cannot meet the required timeframes for locating a site, securing approvals, or completing construction despite their best efforts, Checkers may grant a one-time extension at their discretion. However, the franchisee must pay an extension fee as outlined in Item 6. If a franchisee is ultimately unable to secure an approved site, Checkers reserves the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.