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What is the purpose of the addendum mentioned in the agreement between the Franchisor and Franchisee of Checkersrallys?

Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

THIS FRANCHISE ADDENDUM TO LEASE AGREEMENT (this
"Addendum") is entered into this day of, 20, by and between
, ("Landlord")
a(n) and
, a(n) ("Tenant") for the benefit
of CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS, INC., a Delaware corporation
("Franchisor").
WHEREAS, Tenant and Franchisor have executed a Franchise Agreement (the
"Franchise Agreement"), pursuant to which Franchisor has granted Tenant the
right to establish and operate a [Checkers] Franchised Restaurant at the following
location: (the "Premises");

R E C I T A L S

WHEREAS, Franchisor has implemented an incentive program available to qualified existing franchisees of "Checkers" or "Rally's" restaurants under which the Initial Franchise Fee due under Franchisor's current form of franchise agreement is reduced by $10,000 if the franchisee opens its Restaurant within one (1) year of signing the Franchise Agreement (the "Existing Franchisee Incentive" or "Incentive");

WHEREAS, Franchisee is an existing franchisee under separate franchise agreements with Franchisor for the operation of at least two (2) "Checkers" or "Rally's" restaurants;

4. Additional Condition(s).

  • a. If, before you open the Franchised Restaurant, you request and we approve a transfer in accordance with Section 13 of the Franchise Agreement, then as a pre-closing condition of the transfer (in addition to any transfer fee payable) you must pay us the amount of the Initial Fee Reduction prior to the transfer.
  • b. If, at any time during the Term, you breach, fail to satisfy, or are later found to have violated or failed to satisfy, any of the criteria listed in Section 2 above, including without limitation your obligation to open the Franchised Restaurant within one (1) year of signing the Franchise Agreement, then in addition to any other remedies available under the Franchise Agreement or at applicable law, you must pay us (no later than thirty (30) days after our written notice to you) the amount of the Initial Fee Reduction.
    1. Entire Agreement. Franchisor and Franchisee each acknowledges that this Addendum: contains the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties with respect to this Addendum's subject matter; supersedes all other written or oral agreements between them or their representatives in this regard; and may not be altered, amended or modified, except by a writing properly executed by the Parties.
    1. Counterparts. This Addendum may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile signatures shall be sufficient to bind the Parties.
    1. Electronic Signatures. The counterparts of this Addendum may be executed and signed by electronic signature by any of the Parties and delivered by electronic or digital communications to any other Party to this Agreement, and the receiving Party may rely on the receipt of such document so executed and delivered by electronic or digital communications signed by electronic signature as if the original has been received. For the purposes of this Addendum, electronic signature means, without limitation, an electronic act or acknowledgement (e.g., clicking an "I Accept" or similar button), sound, symbol (digitized signature block), or process

attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.

Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that it will not receive any territorial protection or exclusivity under this Addendum or the Franchise Agreement when operating the Restaurant at a Non-Traditional Site and that Franchisor and its Affiliates retain all rights and discretion with respect to the Marks, the System, the sale of products and services similar or dissimilar to those offered by "Checkers" and "Rally's"-branded restaurants, and the operation or franchising of "Checkers" and "Rally's"-branded restaurants anywhere located or to be located, and may engage in any business activities whatsoever, whenever and wherever they desire during the Term.

    1. Entire Agreement.

Franchisor and Franchisee each acknowledges that this Addendum: contains the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties with respect to this Addendum's subject matter; supersedes all other written or oral exchanges, arrangements or negotiations between them or their representatives in this regard; and may not be altered, amended or modified, except by a writing properly executed by the Parties.

    1. Counterparts.

This Addendum may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

    1. Electronic Signatures.

The counterparts of this Addendum may be executed and signed by electronic signature by any of the Parties and delivered by electronic or digital communications to any other Party to this Agreement, and the receiving Party may rely on the receipt of such document so executed and delivered by electronic or digital communications signed by electronic signature as if the original has been received.

For the purposes of this Addendum, electronic signature means, without limitation, an electronic act or acknowledgement (e.g., clicking an "I Accept" or similar button), sound, symbol (digitized signature block), or process

attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Checkersrallys Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum serves multiple purposes, depending on the specific context. One addendum relates to lease agreements, establishing the relationship between the landlord, tenant (franchisee), and Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. as the franchisor, specifying the location for the Checkersrallys restaurant. Another addendum addresses situations where existing franchisees receive an incentive, such as a $10,000 reduction in the initial franchise fee if they open their restaurant within one year of signing the Franchise Agreement.

Additionally, the addendum outlines conditions related to the transfer of the franchise before opening. If a franchisee requests and Checkersrallys approves a transfer, the franchisee must pay the full standard initial franchise fee amount that was initially reduced or waived. The addendum also stipulates that if the franchisee breaches any criteria outlined in the addendum, they must pay Checkersrallys the amount of any fee reduction, discount, or other benefit they received.

Furthermore, the addendum emphasizes that it constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between Checkersrallys and the franchisee regarding the addendum's subject matter. It supersedes any prior agreements and can only be altered through a written document executed by both parties. The addendum can be executed in multiple counterparts, each considered an original, and it allows for electronic signatures, defining them as any electronic act, sound, symbol, or process attached to a record with the intent to sign it.

Finally, for Non-Traditional sites, the addendum clarifies that the franchisee receives no territorial protection or exclusivity. Checkersrallys retains full rights regarding its trademarks, systems, product sales, and the operation or franchising of Checkersrallys restaurants, allowing them to engage in any business activities as they see fit during the term of the agreement.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.