Who is responsible for the compensation of the Checkers franchisee's employees?

According to Checkers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the compensation of their employees. Specifically, this applies to the compensation and expenses incurred while attending any training programs. This includes travel, meals, and lodging.

This means that if a Checkers franchisee sends employees to the initial training program or any additional training programs, the franchisee must cover all associated costs. The FDD specifies that Checkers does not charge fees for two attendees at the initial training program, but may charge fees for additional attendees or for any personnel attending additional training programs.

This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, where franchisees are generally responsible for the costs associated with training their own employees. While Checkers provides the training program, the franchisee bears the financial burden of employee compensation and related expenses during the training period. This should be factored into the franchisee's operating budget.