What are the approximate annual ongoing hardware costs for a Checkersrallys franchisee after the second year of use?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
aurant management system will be approximately $22,000 to $27,000, depending on the size of your Franchised Restaurant. Currently, the approximate annual ongoing costs of those systems which you must pay directly to the suppliers are $1,400 to $1,600 for Xenial support; approximately $450 for Aloha software maintenance for 3 terminals plus $90 for each additional terminal (plus applicable taxes); and between $1,100 and $6,000 for ha
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, franchisees can expect to incur annual ongoing hardware costs ranging from approximately $1,100 to $6,000 after the second year of use. These costs are associated with the hardware in use at the franchised restaurant and are in addition to applicable taxes.
In addition to hardware costs, Checkersrallys franchisees also face other ongoing technology expenses. These include $1,400 to $1,600 annually for Xenial support and approximately $450 for Aloha software maintenance for 3 terminals, plus $90 for each additional terminal, along with associated taxes. There is also a quarterly fee ranging from $190 to $370 payable to Checkersrallys or its affiliate for ongoing costs related to the Aloha Command and Configuration Center ($90) and Menu Management services ($95).
Furthermore, if a franchisee opts to use Aloha's Connected Payment service for credit card processing, they must pay Checkersrallys approximately $204 quarterly. Similarly, using Acumera for the required firewall system incurs a quarterly cost between $195 and $211, plus any cellular overage fees. These figures highlight the importance of carefully budgeting for technology-related expenses when considering a Checkersrallys franchise.