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What must a Checkers franchisee submit to the franchisor for each proposed restaurant site?

Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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3. GRANT OF FRANCHISES.

  • 3.01 Site Selection Assistance. We will furnish you with our standard site selection criteria for Restaurants, as we may establish at any time and from time to time. We also will provide such on-site evaluation of sites proposed pursuant hereto as we deem necessary or appropriate.
  • 3.02 Applications for Franchises. We will grant franchises to you for the operation of that cumulative number of Restaurants set forth in Exhibit A and located within the Development Area, subject to the following conditions:
  • (a) You must submit to us, in accordance with procedures we establish from time to time, a complete application for a franchise and site application form for each site for a Restaurant that you propose to develop and operate and that you in good faith believe to conform to our then current standard site selection criteria for Restaurants. Such site application shall include a description of each proposed site, including a summary of traffic patterns; parking; character of neighborhood; competition from, proximity to, and nature of other businesses, along with a letter of intent or other evidence confirming your favorable prospects for obtaining the proposed site;
  • (b) We will accept or reject each site for which you submit to us complete applications in accordance with Section 3.02(a) and, if we accept such site, we will do so by delivering our standard franchise site package.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–384)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Checkers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must submit a complete application for a franchise and a site application form for each proposed restaurant site. This application must align with Checkers' current standard site selection criteria.

The site application needs to include a detailed description of the proposed site. This description should cover various aspects such as traffic patterns, parking availability, the character of the surrounding neighborhood, and the nature and proximity of competing businesses.

Additionally, the application must include a letter of intent or other evidence that confirms the franchisee's favorable prospects for securing the proposed site. Checkers may also require financial statements, statements of capital sources, budgets, and other information regarding the franchisee, their owners, and the development/operation of the proposed restaurant.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.