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Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc.

2012 Franchise 500
#198
At a Glance

Products & Services: Burgers & fries

Number of Locations: 801

Total Investment: $453K - 627.2K

Founded: 1986

Began Franchising: 1989

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 505 0 3 293
2010 507 0 3 296
2009 589 0 3 252
2008 556 0 5 264
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, West.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Middle East, Mexico.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $453,000 - $627,200
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $750,000
Liquid Cash Available: $250,000
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 4-6 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #198 (2012), #380 (2011), #76 (2010), #89 (2009),
Fastest-Growing: #68 (2010),
America's Top Global: #156 (2012), #63 (2010), #73 (2009),