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Checkers Drive-In Restaurants
Quick-service, fast-food restaurant (double drive-thru). Total below reflect ownership of both CHECKERS and RALLY'S brands.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1986Franchising Since: 1986
Operating Units: Franchised Units: 580 69.7% Company-Owned Units: 252 30.3% ______ _____ Total Operating Units: 832 100% Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 829 99.6% In 40 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 3 0.4% In 0 Foreign Countries ______ _____ Total: 832 100% North America: States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: Density Units 1. Alabama 32 2. Florida 191 3. Georgia 85
Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia Financial Requirements
Investment: Minimum Net Worth: $250K Cash Investment: $150-400K Total Investment: $650-750K Average Total Investment: $700K Fees: Initial Franchise Fee: $30K Average Franchise Fee: $30K On-Going Royalty: 4% Average Royalty: 4% Advertising Fee: 0.25%+4.75%
Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 20 Part-timeSpace Needs (in square footage): 21,000Preferred Sites: Free-standing BuildingOther Sites: Encourage Conversions? NoEarnings Claims Provided? NoListed in the SBA Registry? NoSupport and Training
International Franchise Association: Yes Canadian Franchise Association: No Franchisee Association/Member: Yes, Member Size of Corporate Staff: N/A Site Selection Assistance? Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance? Not Applicable Financial Assistance? No Marketing Support: Co-Op Advertising: No National Advertising: No Regional Advertising: No Local Advertising: No Marketing Materials: None Specified Additional Services: None Specified Other Marketing Support: None Specified On-Going Support: Central Data Processing: Included in Fees Central Purchasing: Included in Fees Field Operation Evaluation: Included in Fees Field Training: Included in Fees Initial Store Opening: Included in Fees Inventory Control: Included in Fees Franchisee Newsletter: Included in Fees Regional or National Meetings: Included in Fees 800 Telephone Hotline: Included in Fees Training: 1. Tampa, FL 4-6 Weeks
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): Financial Net Worth: 5 General Business Experience: 4 Specific Industry Experience: 5 Formal Education: 4 Psychological Profile: 4 Personal Interview(s): 4
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: N/A Asian-American: N/A Hispanic: N/A Native American: N/A Other: Total 5% Specific Minority: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract: 20 Year(s) Term of Renewal Period: Agrmt. Year(s) Passive Ownership: Not Allowed Area Development Agreements? Yes, for 1 Year(s) Sub-Franchising Contracts? No Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 35
U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries
