Where might Checkersrallys conduct the in-store training?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. Training is conducted by our staff, consisting of Restaurant management personnel, under the supervision of Ron Salerno, Director of Field Training. Mr. Salerno has been with us for a total of 19 years, and his relevant experience includes over 45 years of experience in the restaurant industry, including his 19 years' experience with us. Otherwise, the members the training staff he manages generally have between 5 and 15 years of experience conducting the training program.
You must replace any manager who fails to successfully complete a training program or who is otherwise not qualified to manage a Restaurant. We will not charge any fees for 2 attendees attending the initial training program. We may charge fees for additional attendees and for you and your personnel attending any additional training programs, whether optional or mandatory. You will be responsible for all compensation and expenses (including travel, meals and lodging) incurred in connection with any training programs. Neither you nor your employees will receive any compensation from us for services performed during training.
In addition to the initial training program, we may, in our discretion and at our own cost, send up to 3 of our representatives to the Franchised Restaurant for a period of up to 10 days to provide on-site support in connection with pre-opening and opening activities when the Franchised Restaurant is preparing to open for business. If you request, and we agree to provide (subject to our staff's availability and our approval), additional or special guidance, assistance, or training, then you will pay our then applicable charges, including our personnel's per diem charges and travel and living expenses.
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 in-store training may be conducted at a restaurant in Florida or another city outside of Florida designated by Checkersrallys. The training duration is between 4 and 5 weeks, depending on the trainee's background, experience, proximity, and availability. Checkersrallys also reserves the right to conduct certain portions of the classroom training online.
This means that prospective Checkersrallys franchisees and their managers should be prepared to travel to Florida or another designated city for several weeks of in-store training. The exact location and duration may vary, so franchisees should confirm the specifics with Checkersrallys prior to the training. The flexibility to conduct some training online may reduce travel time and expenses, but the core hands-on component will likely require on-site presence.
The FDD also specifies that training is generally conducted 30 to 90 days before the restaurant opens. This timeline is important for franchisees to consider when planning their pre-opening schedule and ensuring that they and their managers are adequately prepared. Franchisees are responsible for all compensation and expenses, including travel, meals, and lodging, incurred in connection with any training programs.
The training program covers all phases of restaurant operations, including food preparation, equipment operation and maintenance, cost control, inventory control, and basic management techniques. The initial training program is substantially similar for all Restaurants, with some variation based on preparation methods used by Checkers Restaurants or Rally's Restaurants.