What training requirements must a Checkersrallys transferee (or its operating partner) complete for franchise transfer approval?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (e) the transferee (or its operating partner) and its operators must have completed our initial training program to our satisfaction;
4.01 Initial Training Program.If you (or your Operating Partner) or any Operator have not within the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months owned or managed a "Checkers" or "Rally's" Restaurant, then prior to opening the Franchised Restaurant, you (or your Operating Partner) and your Operator(s), as applicable, must attend and successfully complete an initial training program on the operation of a Restaurant at such time(s) and place(s) we designate. We may require you (or your Operating Partner) or your Operator(s) to attend and successfully complete periodic or additional training programs. We will not charge any fees for two (2) attendees attending the initial training program. We may charge fees for any additional attendees that you send to the initial training program, as well as for you and your personnel attending any additional training programs (whether optional or mandatory). You will be responsible for all compensation and expenses (including travel, meals and lodging) incurred by you and your personnel in attending any training programs. You must immediately replace any Operator (including the Operating Partner, as applicable) who fails to successfully complete any training program to our satisfaction.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a transferee (or its operating partner) must complete the initial training program to Checkersrallys's satisfaction to gain approval for a franchise transfer.
If the transferee or their operating partner has not owned or managed a Checkers or Rally's Restaurant within the 18 months immediately preceding the transfer, they must attend and successfully complete an initial training program. This program covers restaurant operations and will be held at locations and times designated by Checkersrallys. Checkersrallys may also require the transferee (or operating partner) to attend periodic or additional training programs.
Checkersrallys does not charge any fees for two attendees at the initial training program. However, fees may apply for additional attendees sent to the initial program, as well as for attendance at any additional training programs, whether optional or mandatory. The transferee is responsible for all compensation and expenses, including travel, meals, and lodging, incurred while attending any training programs. Checkersrallys also stipulates that any Operator, including the Operating Partner, who fails to successfully complete any training program must be immediately replaced.