Is a Checkersrallys franchisee allowed to relocate the Franchised Restaurant without prior consent from the franchisor?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may not conduct the business of the Franchised Restaurant or use the System at any site other than the Premises, or relocate the Franchised Restaurant, without our prior consent.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is not allowed to relocate their restaurant without prior consent from Checkersrallys. The franchise agreement grants the franchisee the right and obligation to operate a restaurant at a specific location, known as the Premises, which Checkersrallys must approve.
This means that franchisees must obtain approval from Checkersrallys before moving their restaurant to a new location. This provision ensures that the restaurant remains at an approved site that aligns with Checkersrallys's strategic objectives and brand standards. Failure to obtain prior consent before relocating the restaurant would be a violation of the franchise agreement.
This requirement is typical in franchising, as franchisors want to maintain control over the location of their branded outlets to protect brand consistency and market coverage. A prospective Checkersrallys franchisee should discuss with Checkersrallys what criteria are used to evaluate relocation requests and under what circumstances a relocation might be approved.