How many Checkers outlets were operating in Alabama at the start of 2022?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
sup>* This includes 29 restaurants that were previously considered temporarily closed but which are now permanently closed.
Table No. 4 Status of Company-Owned Outlets For years 2022 to 2024
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of the Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Col. 6 Outlets Closed | Col. 7 Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Col. 8 Outlets at End of the Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Alabama | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | | 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | | 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | | Florida | 2022 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 103 | | | 2023 | 103 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 98 | | | 2024 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 96 | | Georgia | 2022 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | | | 2023 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | | | 2024 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | | Michigan | 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of the Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Col. 6 Outlets Closed | Col.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 78–91)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are three different figures for the number of Checkers outlets operating in Alabama at the start of 2022. One excerpt from Item 20 states that there were 7 Checkers outlets in Alabama at the start of 2022. Another excerpt from Item 20 states that there were 5 Checkers outlets in Alabama at the start of 2022. A final excerpt from Item 20 states that there were 11 Checkers outlets in Alabama at the start of 2022.
These discrepancies could be due to different accounting methods, franchise agreements, or territory definitions. It is important to note that the FDD includes data that can vary depending on the specific reporting requirements and definitions used.
For a prospective franchisee, this inconsistency highlights the importance of conducting thorough due diligence. It would be prudent to directly verify the number of operating Checkers restaurants in Alabama with the franchisor and to understand the basis for these differing figures. Understanding the reasons behind these discrepancies can provide valuable insights into the stability and growth of the Checkers brand in Alabama.
It is essential for potential franchisees to seek clarification from Checkers regarding these inconsistencies to make an informed investment decision. This includes understanding the specific criteria used for defining an 'outlet' and how these figures are audited and reported.