Under what names does Checkersrallys conduct business?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to "Checkers," "Rally's," "we," "us," or "our" refer to Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. and all references to "Franchisee," "you," or "your" refer to the person who is granted the right to operate a "Checkers" or "Rally's" franchise, as is applicable. If you are a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or any other type of legal entity, the provisions of the Franchise Agreement (and, if applicable, the Development Agreement) also apply to your owners by virtue of the requirement that all your owners personally guarantee, and be personally bound by, your obligations under the Franchise Agreement (or, if applicable, the Development Agreement).
The Franchisor
Checkers is a Delaware corporation incorporated in September 1991. We conduct business under our corporate name and the names "Checkers" and "Rally's." Our principal business address is 4300 West Cypress Street, Suite 600, Tampa, Florida 33607. Our agents for service of process are listed in Exhibit A.
We own, operate and franchise restaurants under the "Checkers" name (collectively, "Checkers Restaurants") and under the "Rally's" name (collectively, "Rally's Restaurants") and associated trademarks, service marks, trade dress, and other commercial symbols that we currently (or may in the future) authorize to identify, promote, and operate Checkers Restaurants and Rally's Restaurants, as is applicable, and/or any services or products offered by Checkers Restaurants or Rally's Restaurants, including the mark CHECKERS® for Checkers Restaurants and RALLY'S® for Rally's Restaurants, and our distinctive building design and color scheme (collectively, the "Marks") and the System (defined below). We refer to Checkers Restaurants and Rally's Restaurants collectively as "Restaurants" in this Franchise Disclosure Document.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company conducts business under its corporate name, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., as well as the names "Checkers" and "Rally's". These names are used to identify and operate both Checkers Restaurants and Rally's Restaurants. The company owns and franchises restaurants under both the "Checkers" and "Rally's" names, along with associated trademarks, service marks, trade dress, and other commercial symbols. These trademarks include CHECKERS® for Checkers Restaurants and RALLY'S® for Rally's Restaurants.
Checkersrallys has been franchising Checkers Restaurants since 1991 and Rally's Restaurants since its merger with Rally's Hamburgers, Inc. in August 1999. Before the merger, Rally's Hamburgers, Inc. had been operating Rally's restaurants since 1985 and offering franchises since 1986. The company focuses its business activities solely on restaurants and does not offer franchises in other lines of business.
Prospective franchisees should note that they will be granted the right to operate either a Checkers or a Rally's franchise, depending on the agreement. The Franchise Disclosure Document uses the term "Restaurants" to collectively refer to both Checkers Restaurants and Rally's Restaurants. This means that franchisees can choose to invest in either brand, each operating under its respective name and associated branding.