Can Checkersrallys franchisees use advertising or promotional materials that Checkersrallys has disapproved?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must submit to us for our prior approval, samples of all advertising and promotional materials not prepared or previously approved by us and that vary from our
standard advertising and promotional materials. You may not use any advertising or promotional materials that we have disapproved.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 39–44)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must obtain prior approval from Checkersrallys for any advertising and promotional materials that Checkersrallys has not prepared or previously approved, especially if they deviate from Checkersrallys's standard materials.
The FDD explicitly states that a Checkersrallys franchisee "may not use any advertising or promotional materials that [Checkersrallys has] disapproved." This means franchisees are strictly prohibited from using any advertising or promotional content that Checkersrallys has reviewed and rejected.
This requirement ensures brand consistency and quality control across all Checkersrallys locations. It also allows Checkersrallys to maintain a unified brand image and prevent franchisees from using materials that could be misleading, harmful, or inconsistent with the brand's overall marketing strategy. Prospective franchisees should be aware of this restriction and factor in the time and potential costs associated with submitting materials for approval.