How many Checkers outlets were operating in Arkansas at the start of 2022?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A number of these transactions involved a multi-unit franchise selling more than 1 outlet to the same buyer in the same transaction.
Table No. 3 Status of Franchised Outlets For years 2022 to 2024
| 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Alabama | 2022 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | | | 2023 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | | | 2024 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | | Arkansas | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | California | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Delaware | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | | | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | | | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | Florida | 2022 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 48 | | | 2023 | 48 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 43 | | | 2024 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 42 |
| 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.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 78–91)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were varying numbers of Checkers outlets operating in Arkansas at the start of 2022, depending on which table you consult. One table indicates that there were 2 Checkers outlets in Arkansas at the beginning of 2022. However, another table shows 8 outlets at the start of 2022. Yet another table indicates that there were zero Checkers restaurants operating in Arkansas at the start of 2022.
These discrepancies could be due to different reporting methods, franchise versus company-owned locations, or other factors not clearly defined in the provided excerpts. It is important to note that the numbers presented in the tables reflect the status at the end of each fiscal year, with the fiscal year 2022 concluding on January 2, 2023.
A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Checkers regarding these inconsistencies to understand the actual number of operating outlets in Arkansas at the start of 2022. Understanding the reasons behind these differences is crucial for assessing the brand's presence and performance in the state.