How many Checkers outlets ceased operations for reasons other than termination or non-renewal during 2023?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Termina- tions | Col. 6 Non- Renewals | Col. 7 Reacquired by Franchisor | Col. 8 Ceased Opera- tions Other Reasons | Col. 9 Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| District of | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Columbia | ||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Totals | 2022 | 413 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 413 |
| 2023 | 413 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53* | 379 | |
| 2024 | 379 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 362 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 78–91)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a total of 53 Checkers outlets ceased operations for reasons other than terminations or non-renewals during 2023. This number is based on the system-wide outlet summary provided in the FDD.
Specifically, the table shows that at the start of 2023, there were 413 Checkers outlets. During that year, 19 new outlets opened. However, 53 outlets ceased operations for reasons other than termination or non-renewal, resulting in 379 outlets at the end of the year.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and potential risks associated with the Checkers franchise system. A high number of closures for 'other reasons' could indicate underlying issues with the business model, market conditions, or franchisee support. It would be wise for a prospective franchisee to investigate the reasons behind these closures to assess the overall health and sustainability of a Checkers franchise.