Who is responsible for the compensation and expenses related to Checkers training programs?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
the members the training staff he manages generally have between 5 and 15 years of experience conducting the training program.
You must replace any manager who fails to successfully complete a training program or who is otherwise not qualified to manage a Restaurant. We will not charge any fees for 2 attendees attending the initial training program. We may charge fees for additional attendees and for you and your personnel attending any additional training programs, whether optional or mandatory. You will be responsible for all compensation and expenses (including travel, meals and lodging) incurred in connection with any training programs. Neither you nor your employees will receive any compensation from us for services performed during training.
In addition to the initial training program, we may, in our discretion and at our own cost, send up to 3 of our representatives to the Franchised Restaurant for a period of up to 10 days to provide on-site support in connection with pre-opening and opening activities when the Franchised Restaurant is preparing to open for business.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 46–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for all compensation and expenses related to training programs. Specifically, the franchisee must cover all compensation and expenses, including travel, meals, and lodging, incurred in connection with any training programs for themselves and their personnel. Neither the franchisee nor their employees will receive any compensation from Checkers for services performed during training.
Checkers does not charge any fees for 2 attendees attending the initial training program. However, Checkers may charge fees for additional attendees and for the franchisee and their personnel attending any additional training programs, whether optional or mandatory. This means that while the initial training for a limited number of attendees is covered, franchisees should budget for potential costs associated with additional staff or further training requirements.
In addition to the initial training program, Checkers may, at its own cost, send up to 3 representatives to the franchised restaurant for up to 10 days to provide on-site support for pre-opening and opening activities. However, if the franchisee requests additional or special guidance, assistance, or training, they will be responsible for paying Checkers' then-applicable charges, including personnel per diem charges and travel and living expenses. This highlights the importance of carefully assessing the level of support needed and factoring in potential costs for additional assistance beyond the standard support provided by Checkers.