After the termination or expiration of a Checkers franchise, what must the franchisee do regarding telephone listings associated with any Checkers Mark?

According to Checkers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the franchisee is required to take specific actions regarding telephone listings associated with the Checkers brand. The franchisee must notify the telephone company and all telephone directory publishers about the termination or expiration of their right to use any telephone number and any regular, classified, or other telephone directory listings associated with any Checkers Mark.

Furthermore, the franchisee must authorize the transfer of the telephone number to Checkers or to whomever Checkers directs. This ensures that Checkers maintains control over its brand and customer access points, preventing potential confusion or misuse of the Checkers brand name after a franchise agreement ends.

This requirement is a standard practice in franchising to protect the brand's integrity and customer relationships. By transferring the phone listings, Checkers can ensure that customers trying to contact the restaurant are properly directed, either to another Checkers location or to a corporate contact, maintaining a consistent brand experience.