Does Checkersrallys assume any liability or responsibility by approving plans or specifications or inspecting the premises during development?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may periodically inspect the Premises during its development. We do not, by approving your plans or specifications or inspecting the Premises, assume any liability or responsibility to you or to any third parties. Such approvals and inspections shall be solely for the purpose of assuring compliance with our standards and shall not be construed as any express or implied representation or warranty that your Franchised Restaurant complies with any applicable laws, codes or regulations (including the ADA or any other federal, state or local law or ordinance regulating standards for access to, use of, or modifications of buildings by or for any persons whose disabilities are protected by law) or that the construction thereof is sound or free from defects.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Checkersrallys does not assume liability or responsibility for approvals or inspections of the premises. While Checkersrallys may provide guidance and inspect the premises during development, these actions are solely to ensure compliance with their standards.
Checkersrallys's approval of plans and specifications does not constitute a warranty that the franchised restaurant complies with applicable laws, codes, or regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or that the construction is sound and free from defects. The franchisee is solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations during the development of the franchised restaurant.
This disclaimer protects Checkersrallys from potential legal claims related to the development and construction of the franchised restaurant. The franchisee bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the restaurant meets all legal and safety requirements. Prospective franchisees should secure their own expert advice to ensure full compliance.