What obligation does a Checkers franchisee have to provide documentation related to operating a restaurant at a Non-Traditional Site?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Non-Traditional Sites" – Any sites, locations or venues that independently generate customer traffic flow separate from the general customer traffic flow of the surrounding area, or by their nature are not tied to a particular physical location, including, without limitation: military bases; large big-box retail outlets; transportation-related venues (e.g., airports, train or bus stations, marinas, travel plazas or toll roads); sports or entertainment venues (e.g., stadiums, arenas, concert halls); major industrial or office complexes, hotels, educational facilities (e.g., school, college, and university campuses); casinos; hospitals and related rehabilitation or healthcare facilities; governmental institutions; amusement or recreational facilities (e.g., theme parks, outdoor municipal parks, zoos, or museums); grocery stores or departments stores; mobile-based channels of distribution (e.g., roving food trucks); and any co-branding locations or business endeavors where a Restaurant's operations are inextricably associated with, or such operations are contained within or sharing the same physical building or operational premises as, another business (such as, for example and without limitation, a gas/convenience store or another restaurant concept).
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Checkers Franchise Disclosure Document defines Non-Traditional Sites but does not specify any particular documentation requirements for operating a restaurant at such a site. The FDD defines Non-Traditional Sites as locations that generate their own customer traffic, separate from the surrounding area's general traffic flow, or sites not tied to a specific physical location. These include military bases, big-box retail outlets, transportation venues, sports and entertainment venues, industrial complexes, hotels, educational facilities, casinos, hospitals, governmental institutions, amusement parks, grocery stores, mobile food trucks, and co-branding locations.
While the FDD lists various types of Non-Traditional Sites, it does not detail any specific obligations a Checkers franchisee might have to provide documentation related to operating at these sites. The agreement does state that franchisees operating at Non-Traditional Sites do not receive territorial protection or exclusivity.
Prospective Checkers franchisees interested in operating at a Non-Traditional Site should directly ask the franchisor about any specific documentation, reporting, or operational requirements unique to these locations. Understanding these requirements is crucial for assessing the feasibility and potential profitability of a Checkers franchise at a Non-Traditional Site.