What factors may Checkers consider when deciding whether to consent to a relocation of a Checkers restaurant?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may not conduct the business of your Franchised Restaurant at any site other than the Premises, or relocate your Franchised Restaurant, without our prior written consent. In deciding whether to consent to a relocation, we may consider such factors as we, in our sole discretion, deem appropriate, including the general location and neighborhood, demographic information, traffic patterns, access, visibility, location of other restaurants and food establishments (including other Restaurants) and size, condition, configuration, appearance and other physical characteristics of the site.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 57–61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee cannot relocate their restaurant without prior written consent from Checkers. In deciding whether to consent to a relocation, Checkers may consider factors that it deems appropriate.
Specifically, Checkers may consider the general location and neighborhood of the proposed new site. Demographic information, traffic patterns, access, and visibility are also factors Checkers may take into account. The proximity of other restaurants and food establishments, including other Checkers restaurants, will likely be evaluated as well.
Finally, Checkers may also consider the size, condition, configuration, appearance, and other physical characteristics of the potential new site. These factors allow Checkers to maintain brand consistency and ensure the relocated restaurant has the best chance of success.