Does Checkersrallys have independent access to the data generated by a franchisee's computer-based cash registers?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will have independent access to the data generated by your computer-based cash registers and there are no contractual limits on our access to your data. We have the right to use the data we collect for any purpose, except that we shall not provide financial data to
third parties, outside of our system or network, in such a form that readily identifies the Franchised Restaurant, unless we are required to do so by law, regulation, or order.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 46–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Checkersrallys has independent access to the data generated by a franchisee's computer-based cash registers. There are no contractual limits on Checkersrallys's access to this data.
Checkersrallys retains the right to utilize the collected data for any purpose. However, Checkersrallys will not provide financial data to third parties outside of their system or network in a form that readily identifies the franchised restaurant, unless required by law, regulation, or order.
This clause in the FDD ensures that Checkersrallys can monitor sales, track trends, and ensure compliance with brand standards across all franchise locations. For a franchisee, this means that all sales data is transparently available to Checkersrallys, which could be used for performance evaluation, marketing strategies, or identifying areas for improvement. However, the franchisee is also protected by the assurance that their specific financial data will not be shared with external parties unless legally mandated.