What is the estimated range for Signage including Menuboards for a Checkersrallys Conversion Restaurant?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of expenditure | Amount | Method of payment | When Due | To whom payment is to be made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (See Note 1) | $15,000 - $30,000 | Lump sum | At time of signing the Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Initial Advertising Deposit | $15,000 | Lump sum | When you begin construction at the Premises | National Production Fund |
| Asset Transfer Fee | $0 - $10,000 | Lump Sum | At time of signing the Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Column 1 Type of expenditure | Column 2 Amount | Column 3 Method of payment | Column 4 When Due | Column 5 To whom payment is to be made |
| Restaurant Building Costs (See Note 2) | $2,630 - $149,000 | Dependent upon bank financing | Dependent upon bank financing | Contractors, Suppliers, Lending Institutions |
| Restaurant Equipment & Technology (See Note 2) | $25,000 - $329,538 | As incurred | On ordering | Suppliers |
| Soft Costs (See Note 3) | $8,000 - $30,000 | Dependent upon bank financing | Dependent upon bank financing | Contractors, Suppliers, Lending Institutions |
| Signage including | $4,000 - | As incurred | On ordering | Us or Other |
| Menuboards | $30,000 | Supplier | ||
| Inventory (See Note | $4,000 - | As incurred | When delivered | Suppliers |
| 4) | $12,000 | |||
| Additional Funds - 3 Months (See Note 5) | $50,000 - $120,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Employees, suppliers, utilities, etc. |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (exclusive of real estate and related costs (see Note 2 and 6)) | $123,630 - $725,538 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 30–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for signage, including menuboards, for a conversion restaurant ranges from $4,000 to $30,000. This cost is paid as incurred and is typically paid to Checkersrallys or another approved supplier.
This estimate is part of the broader initial investment required to open a Checkersrallys conversion restaurant, which ranges from $123,630 to $725,538, excluding real estate costs. Other significant costs include restaurant building costs, restaurant equipment and technology, soft costs, inventory, and additional funds for the first three months of operation.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider this range and factor it into their overall budget. It is important to note that the actual cost may vary depending on the specific location, the existing condition of the building being converted, and the chosen suppliers. Franchisees should also confirm with Checkersrallys whether this estimate includes installation costs or if those are separate.