Who appoints the members of the Franchisee Advisory Council for Checkersrallys?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Neither we nor NPF, Inc. have created an advisory council and we and NPF, Inc. are not obligated to seek the advice of owners of Restaurants, including franchisees, by formal (e.g., advisory council or other representative body) or informal means with respect to the creative concepts and media used for programs financed by the NPF. However, because we value input from the franchise network, we (and/or NPF, Inc.) may choose to seek such advice from operators of Restaurants, and so have established a Franchisee Advisory Council that includes a marketing subcommittee. We appoint the members of the Franchisee Advisory Council, which includes both "Checkers" and "Rally's" franchisees. We have the right to change or dissolve these groups.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 46–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor appoints the members of the Franchisee Advisory Council. This council includes both "Checkers" and "Rally's" franchisees. The document states that Checkersrallys has the right to change or dissolve these groups.
This means that while Checkersrallys values input from its franchise network, it ultimately controls the composition of the Franchisee Advisory Council. Prospective franchisees should understand that their participation in the council, if selected, is at the discretion of the franchisor.
It's important for potential franchisees to consider the implications of this structure. While the council offers a platform for franchisee input, the franchisor's control over membership means that the council's recommendations may not always align with the interests of all franchisees. Franchisees should inquire about the council's past activities and its impact on Checkersrallys's decision-making processes to better understand its effectiveness.