For a Checkersrallys franchise, how many days do I have to apply for all required government approvals and permits after executing the proposed lease, sublease, or purchase agreement for the premises?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
y 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. All prototype plans and other plans and specifications for the Franchised Restaurant shall be our sole and exclusive property.
You must apply for all requisite government approvals and permits to develop the Premises within sixty (60) days after your execution of the proposed lease, sublease or purchase agreement for the Premises. You must complete construction or installation of the Franchised Restaurant within one hundred eighty (180) days from receipt of all government approvals and permits. You must open the Franchised Restaurant within fourteen (14) days after the date construction or installation is completed, or, if the Franchised Restaurant receives training support from us, within nineteen 19 days after construction or installation is completed. We must approve the Franchised Restaurant for opening. If, after expending good faith best efforts (as we determine in our sole judgment), you are unable to obtain all requisite approvals and permits or complete construction of the Franchised Restaurant within the prescribed time periods under this paragraph, and we did not previously grant you
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must apply for all required government approvals and permits to develop the premises within sixty (60) days after executing the proposed lease, sublease, or purchase agreement for the premises. This means that after you sign the agreement to lease, sublease, or purchase the location for your Checkersrallys restaurant, you have a 60-day window to submit all necessary applications for government approvals and permits needed for development.
It's important to note that failing to meet this deadline could potentially lead to delays in your restaurant's opening. While Checkersrallys may grant an extension, it is at their sole discretion and may require payment of a nonrefundable extension fee of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Therefore, it is crucial to be proactive and efficient in securing the necessary approvals and permits within the initial 60-day period.
This requirement is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as franchisors need to ensure that franchisees are moving forward with the development process in a timely manner. The specific timeframe can vary, but a 60-day window is a reasonable period to allow franchisees to gather the necessary documentation and submit their applications. Franchisees should consult with local experts and government agencies to understand the specific requirements and timelines for their area to ensure compliance.