How many Checkers outlets were operating in Alabama at the start of 2023?
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. 7 Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Col.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 78–91)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the number of Checkers outlets operating in Alabama at the start of 2023 varies across different tables within Item 20. One table indicates 7 outlets, while another shows 12, and a third lists 3. This discrepancy suggests inconsistencies in the data presented regarding outlet numbers in Alabama.
These inconsistencies could stem from differing definitions of what constitutes an 'outlet' or variations in reporting methods across different periods. For example, one table might include temporary or non-traditional locations, while others do not. It is also possible that the different tables reflect different franchise agreements or brand variations within the Checkers system.
A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Checkers regarding these discrepancies to understand the accurate number of operating outlets in Alabama at the beginning of 2023. Understanding the reasons behind these differences is crucial for assessing the market saturation and growth potential in the state. Specifically, the franchisee should ask about the criteria used for defining an 'outlet' in each table and whether any specific circumstances led to the variations in reported numbers.
It is important for potential franchisees to conduct thorough due diligence, including verifying information with the franchisor and other franchisees, to gain a clear understanding of the franchise's performance and market presence in their target area.