factual

Does Checkersrallys' review and approval of plans guarantee compliance with laws and regulations?

Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

You are responsible for developing your Franchised Restaurant, for all expenses associated with it and for compliance with the requirements of any applicable federal, state or local law, code or regulation, including those concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") or similar rules governing public accommodations for persons with disabilities. You must exercise every reasonable effort to obtain all necessary governmental approvals for the development of the Franchised Restaurant in accordance with applicable laws. At your request, we will provide you with prototype plans, or other design materials, concerning build out for a Restaurant, for which we may require you to pay a fee. (Currently, none.) The plans are supplied as a draft only for your use in developing a final set of plans for construction of the Franchised Restaurant. You may modify those prototype plans only as required to ensure that the plans and all specifications comply with all applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations, ordinances, building codes and permit requirements and any lease requirements and restrictions. You may not make modifications to the dimensions or the exterior design of the building without our specific authorization. You must submit all modified plans and specifications to us for our approval before seeking municipal approval to develop the Premises. Our review and approval of your plans are not designed to assess compliance with federal, state or local laws and regulations, including the ADA, as compliance with such laws is your sole responsibility. At our request, you must submit all revised or "as built" plans and specifications. All development must be in accordance with the plans and specifications we have approved, and must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and local rules and regulations. The architect and/or general contractor you use to design and construct the Franchised Restaurant must be approved by us in writing. Any architect, general contractor or other builders you use must be licensed and maintain architect's, builder's and/or contractors insurance (as applicable). Our approval of any architect, general contractor or other builders that you use to design or construct the Franchised Restaurant is not a representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, of the architect's, general contractor's or other builder's qualifications or competence in designing or constructing the Franchised Restaurant. Our approval indicates only that we believe that the architect, general contractor or other builder meets our then acceptable

Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 39–44)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Checkersrallys' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for ensuring their franchised restaurant complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Checkersrallys will provide prototype plans as a draft for franchisees to use in developing their final construction plans.

However, franchisees must modify these plans to comply with all applicable codes and regulations. While franchisees must submit modified plans to Checkersrallys for approval before seeking municipal approval, Checkersrallys' review and approval are not designed to assess compliance with these laws and regulations. The FDD emphasizes that compliance with all laws and regulations remains the sole responsibility of the franchisee.

This means that even though Checkersrallys reviews the plans, the franchisee is ultimately liable for any non-compliance issues. Prospective franchisees should engage qualified professionals, such as architects and contractors, to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations during the development of their Checkersrallys restaurant. Franchisees must also ensure that their architect and/or general contractor is approved by Checkersrallys in writing and maintains appropriate insurance.

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.