According to the 2025 Checkers Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 9 outlines the restaurant operating standards. Checkers requires franchisees to maintain the condition and appearance of the franchised restaurant in an attractive and clean manner, ensuring efficient operation at all times. This includes making modifications and additions to the restaurant's layout, decor, and general theme as required by Checkers, which may involve replacing worn-out or obsolete fixtures, equipment, furniture, signs, and utensils. Franchisees are also responsible for repairing the interior and exterior, including drive-thru and parking areas, as well as periodic cleaning and redecorating of the premises.

If the general state of repair, appearance, or cleanliness of the restaurant does not meet Checkers' standards, Checkers will notify the franchisee and specify the necessary corrective actions. The franchisee must initiate and diligently continue a program to complete the required maintenance within ten days of receiving such notice. Failure to do so gives Checkers the right, but not the obligation, to enter the premises and perform the maintenance on behalf of the franchisee, at the franchisee's expense.

The franchisee is then required to promptly reimburse Checkers for these expenses, which Checkers may automatically debit from the franchisee's bank account. This ensures that all Checkers restaurants maintain a consistent standard of quality and appearance, protecting the brand's reputation and customer experience. This is a fairly standard clause in most franchise agreements, as it protects the brand from looking unkempt or uncared for.