According to Checkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the net change in the number of company-owned Checkers outlets during 2023 was a decrease of 11. At the start of 2023, there were 120 company-owned outlets, and by the end of the year, that number had dropped to 109.

This decrease in company-owned stores could signal a strategic shift by Checkers towards a greater reliance on franchised locations. Potential franchisees should investigate the reasons behind this change. It could be due to factors like lower profitability of company-owned stores, a desire to reduce corporate overhead, or an effort to transfer successful locations to franchisees who are more invested in day-to-day operations.

It is important for prospective franchisees to understand Checkers's long-term strategy regarding company-owned versus franchised locations. A decreasing number of company-owned stores does not necessarily indicate a problem, but it does warrant further inquiry to ensure alignment with the franchisee's own investment goals and risk tolerance. Understanding the support and resources Checkers provides to both company-owned and franchised locations is also crucial for making an informed decision.