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What is the purpose of modifying the Franchise Agreement with the Checkers Existing Franchisee Incentive Addendum?

Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

--|----|-----|---------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | RESTAURANTS, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Franchisor," "we," "our," or "us"), and | | | | | | | | | | | ("you" or "your" or "Franchisee"). We and you may each | | | | | be referred to as a "Party," or collectively, the "Parties." | | | | | | |

R E C I T A L S

WHEREAS, Franchisor has implemented an incentive program available to qualified existing franchisees of "Checkers" or "Rally's" restaurants under which the Initial Franchise Fee due under Franchisor's current form of franchise agreement is reduced by $10,000 if the franchisee opens its Restaurant within one (1) year of signing the Franchise Agreement (the "Existing Franchisee Incentive" or "Incentive");

WHEREAS, Franchisee is an existing franchisee under separate franchise agreements with Franchisor for the operation of at least two (2) "Checkers" or "Rally's" restaurants;

| | WHEREAS, Franchisor | | | | and Franchisee are Parties to that certain Franchise Agreement | | | |---------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------|---------|----| | | | dated of even date herewith (the "Franchise Agreement") pursuant to which Franchisee will | | | | | | | operate | another | "Checkers" (the "Franchised Restaurant"); | or | "Rally's" | restaurant | located | at | WHEREAS, Franchisee desires to qualify for and receive, the benefits of the Incentive; and

WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to modify the Franchise Agreement according to the terms and conditions set forth in this Addendum.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

    1. Relationship to Franchise Agreement; Recitals. This Addendum shall be annexed to and form a part of the Franchise Agreement. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Addendum shall have the meanings set forth in the Franchise Agreement. Except as modified by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains in full force and effect. Any conflict between the provisions hereof and the Franchise Agreement shall be construed in favor of this Addendum. All references in this Addendum to "Sections," "Subsections," and/or "Exhibits" shall mean the applicable Section(s), Subsection(s), and/or Exhibit(s) of the Franchise Agreement, unless specified otherwise below. The Recitals above are incorporated into this Addendum by reference.
    1. Qualifications. You represent, and in connection with signing this Addendum have provided us (or agree to provide promptly upon our request) relevant supporting documentation, that: (a) you are a current franchisee in good standing

with us, including being in full compliance with all currently effective agreements with us or our affiliates; and (b) you will remain a franchisee in good standing, and comply with all currently effective agreements with us or our affiliates including the Franchise Agreement; and (c) you agree to open the Franchised Restaurant within one (1) year of signing the Franchise Agreement.

  1. Reduced Fee(s). In consideration of your qualification for the Incentive identified in the Recitals above, Section 6.01 is revised to reflect that the Initial Franchise Fee due is reduced by ten thousand dollars ($10,000) (the "Initial Fee Reduction") from the standard amount of the current initial franchise fee otherwise due for a new Restaurant.

4. Additional Condition(s).

  • a. If, before you open the Franchised Restaurant, you request and we approve a transfer in accordance with Section 13 of the Franchise Agreement, then as a pre-closing condition of the transfer (in addition to any transfer fee payable) you must pay us the amount of the Initial Fee Reduction prior to the transfer.
  • b. If, at any time during the Term, you breach, fail to satisfy, or are later found to have violated or failed to satisfy, any of the criteria listed in Section 2 above, including without limitation your obligation to open the Franchised Restaurant within one (1) year of signing the Franchise Agreement, then in addition to any other remedies available under the Franchise Agreement or at applicable law, you must pay us (no later than thirty (30) days after our written notice to you) the amount of the Initial Fee Reduction.
    1. Entire Agreement. Franchisor and Franchisee each acknowledge that this Addendum: contains the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties with respect to this Addendum's subject matter; supersedes all other written or oral agreements between them or their representatives in this regard; and may not be altered, amended or modified, except by a writing properly executed by the Parties.
    1. Counterparts. This Addendum may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile signatures shall be sufficient to bind the Parties.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Checkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Existing Franchisee Incentive Addendum modifies the Franchise Agreement to provide benefits to existing franchisees who qualify for the incentive program. This incentive program reduces the initial franchise fee by $10,000 if the franchisee opens their restaurant within one year of signing the Franchise Agreement. The addendum outlines the terms and conditions under which an existing franchisee can receive this incentive.

To qualify for the Existing Franchisee Incentive, a franchisee must already operate at least two Checkers or Rally's restaurants under separate franchise agreements with Checkers. They must also be a franchisee in good standing, fully compliant with all agreements with Checkers and its affiliates, and agree to open the new franchised restaurant within one year of signing the Franchise Agreement. The addendum ensures that the franchisee understands they will not receive any territorial protection or exclusivity when operating the restaurant at a non-traditional site.

The Existing Franchisee Incentive Addendum also clarifies the relationship between the addendum and the original Franchise Agreement. The addendum is annexed to and becomes part of the Franchise Agreement, with all terms defined in the original agreement unless otherwise specified in the addendum. In case of any conflict, the provisions of the addendum take precedence. This addendum, along with other addenda such as the 2025 Growth Incentive Addendum, Non-Traditional Site Addendum, Vet Fran Incentive Addendum, and Women Business Owner Incentive Addendum, are exhibits to the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.