What fees does Checkersrallys charge for the initial training program?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
4.01 Initial Training Program.If you (or your Operating Partner) or any Operator have not within the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months owned or managed a "Checkers" or "Rally's" Restaurant, then prior to opening the Franchised Restaurant, you (or your Operating Partner) and your Operator(s), as applicable, must attend and successfully complete an initial training program on the operation of a Restaurant at such time(s) and place(s) we designate. We may require you (or your Operating Partner) or your Operator(s) to attend and successfully complete periodic or additional training programs. We will not charge any fees for two (2) attendees attending the initial training program. We may charge fees for any additional attendees that you send to the initial training program, as well as 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 by you and your personnel in attending any training programs. You must immediately replace any Operator (including the Operating Partner, as applicable) who fails to successfully complete any training program to our satisfaction. You acknowledge and agree that the initial training program and any additional training programs are provided to you and your personnel to protect our brand and the Marks and not to control the day-to-day operation of the Franchised Restaurant.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Checkersrallys does not charge any fees for the initial training program for two attendees. However, Checkersrallys may charge fees for any additional attendees that the franchisee sends to the initial training program. Checkersrallys may also charge fees for the franchisee and their personnel attending any additional training programs, whether optional or mandatory.
It is important to note that the franchisee is responsible for all compensation and expenses, including travel, meals, and lodging, incurred by them and their personnel while attending any training programs. The FDD stipulates that any Operator, including the Operating Partner, who fails to successfully complete any training program to Checkersrallys's satisfaction must be immediately replaced.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, where franchisors typically cover the core training costs for a set number of attendees but pass on the costs for additional personnel or supplementary training. The franchisee's responsibility for travel and lodging is also a common practice. Prospective franchisees should factor in these potential training-related costs when evaluating the overall investment required to start a Checkersrallys franchise.