What is the total on-the-job training time required for Checkers franchisees?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 2.00% | | St. Louis | 1.85% | | Tampa | 1.85% | | Toledo | 1.85% | | Washington, DC | 1.85% |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Hours of Online/Classroom Training | Hours of On-the Job Training | Location |
| Training at the Restaurant Support Center or Virtual Session | 8 hours | 0 | Tampa, on-site at the Restaurant Support Center or via virtual session |
| Multi-Unit Management (Franchisee or Operation Partner) GO Feedback Systems GO Evaluation Systems IMPACT Certifications Guest Complaints Local Store Marketing Planning & Organizing | 0 | 32 - 40 hours (Approximately 1 week) | Tampa, or other location we designate |
| Totals Total Training Time | 28 – 33 hours (Approximately 1 week) | 132 – 165 hours (Approximately 4 weeks) |
Notes:
We may conduct the in-store training at a Restaurant in Florida or in another city outside of Florida that we designate for a period of time between 4 and 5 weeks, depending on the background and experience of the person being trained, proximity and availability. We also may conduct certain portions of the classroom training online. Generally, training is conducted 30 to 90 days before opening your Franchised Restaurant.
Instructional materials for the initial training program include the Operations Manual, standard forms and training manuals.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 46–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total on-the-job training time required is between 132 and 165 hours, which is approximately 4 weeks. This training covers all phases of restaurant operations.
In addition to the general training, franchisees or operation partners will receive between 32 and 40 hours of on-the-job training, approximately one week, in multi-unit management. This covers feedback, evaluation, IMPACT certifications, guest complaints, and local store marketing.
Checkers may conduct the in-store training at a Restaurant in Florida or in another city outside of Florida that they designate for a period of time between 4 and 5 weeks, depending on the background and experience of the person being trained, proximity and availability. Franchisees are responsible for all compensation and expenses (including travel, meals and lodging) incurred in connection with any training programs.