Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc.

Founded: 1986 Franchising since: 1989

4300 W. Cypress St., #600 Tampa, Florida 33607

Phone: (813)283-7000

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 80 employee(s); 8 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	589	0	3	252
2008	556	0	5	264
2007	560	0	4	264
2006	539	0	4	273
2005	581	0	4	206

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S.
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies

Total investment: $476.7K-617.2K Franchise fee: $30K

Ongoing royalty fee: 4% Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $400K
Cash liquidity requirement: $150K
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience

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 500® rank:
#89 (2009); #69 (2006); #61 (2005);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#73 (2009); #66 (2006); #59 (2005);