How long does Checkersrallys have to notify a franchisee of their decision regarding a proposed new brand or supplier?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you propose to use any brand or supplier that is not then approved by us, you must first notify us and submit sufficient information, specifications and samples concerning such brand and/or supplier so that we can decide whether such brand complies with our specifications and standards and/or such supplier meets our approved supplier criteria. We have the right to charge reasonable fees to cover our costs (currently, we charge only our out of pocket expenses). We will notify you of our decision within a reasonable period of time not to exceed 60 days. We may prescribe procedures for the submission of requests for approval and impose obligations on suppliers, which we may require to be incorporated in a written agreement. We may impose limits on the number of suppliers and/or brands for any of the foregoing items and set required, optional or test menu items. We will make available our then current supplier criteria to you, as necessary, upon request if we are asked to evaluate and approve a new supplier, item, or service for use with the System. We may revoke our approval of any supplier by notifying the supplier and you in writing.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 39–44)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Checkersrallys FDD, if a franchisee proposes to use a brand or supplier not already approved by Checkersrallys, the franchisee must notify Checkersrallys and provide sufficient information for evaluation. Checkersrallys will then decide whether the brand meets their standards or the supplier meets their criteria.
Checkersrallys has the right to charge fees to cover their costs, but currently, they only charge for out-of-pocket expenses. Checkersrallys will notify the franchisee of their decision within a reasonable time frame, which will not exceed 60 days.
Checkersrallys may also set procedures for submitting approval requests and impose obligations on suppliers, potentially requiring these to be included in a written agreement. They can also limit the number of suppliers or brands for any items and set required, optional, or test menu items. Checkersrallys will provide their current supplier criteria upon request when evaluating a new supplier, item, or service. Furthermore, Checkersrallys retains the right to revoke approval of any supplier by notifying both the supplier and the franchisee in writing.