
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc.
Burgers, fries- Units as of 2020
-
859 (8 added in 3 years)0.9%
- 2021 Franchise 500 Rank
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#162 Ranked #198 last year
- Initial investment
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$254K - $1.4M
Company Overview
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About Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc.
- Industry
- Food
- Related Categories
- Hamburgers
- Founded
- 1986
- Parent Company
- Oak Hill Capital Partners
- Leadership
- Frances Allen, CEO
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1989 (32 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 110
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
- # of Units
- 859 (as of 2020)
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $30,000
- Initial Investment
- $254,000 - $1,431,000
- Net Worth Requirement
- $750,000
- Cash Requirement
- $250,000
- Veteran Incentives
- Franchise fee waived
- Royalty Fee
- 4%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 4.5%
- Term of Agreement
- 20 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
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Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 160-220 hours
- Classroom Training
- 32-40 hours
- Additional Training
- In training restaurant
- Ongoing Support
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NewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationField OperationsSite SelectionFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingMarketing Planning & SupportSocial MediaEmail Marketing
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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Franchise 500 Ranking History
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CHECKERS & RALLY’S – ON THE PATH TO 1000 RESTAURANTS!
Checkers & Rally’s with its proven drive-thru concept has it all with bold and flavorful food, amazing value for guests, and growing franchisees. We’ve got your back when it comes to our low initial investment, strong return on investment, nimble modular restaurant design, and competitive franchise growth incentives.

Grow With Us
Our proven drive-thru model with closed and efficient kitchens and an integrated delivery system are driving revenue for our franchise family. Our focus on profitability, operational throughput, and our franchisor/franchisee relationship means we are aligned with Checkers & Rally’s franchisees.

- ■ Nimble Modular Design ~ Quicker To Develop and Costs Less
- ✓ Our restaurants fit on sites where other brands don’t
- ■ Outstanding System Achievements
- ✓ Category Leading Return On Investment
- ■ Franchisee Satisfaction
- ✓ Top 50 Franchise 2019 Franchisee Satisfaction Award**
- ✓ Named A Best Franchise Deal in 2018, 2017, & 2016***
- ■ Proud Supporter of U.S. Veterans
- ✓Checkers & Rally’s is a proud supporter of the International Franchise Association’s VetFran Program. The initial franchise fee for Qualified Veterans is $0…FREE! ($30,000 savings).
Ideal Franchise Candidate
We are looking for multi-unit franchisees, food operators, and entrepreneurs with prior restaurant/business experience who are seeking a financial investment. Our financial criteria are: Minimum of $750,000 Net Worth and $250,000 Liquid Assets per location.

Make A Difference In Your Community With Checkers & Rally’s!
© 2020 Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. 4300 W. Cypress St., Suite 600, Tampa, FL 33607. * Per Checkers & Rally’s 2020 Franchise Disclosure Document. **Top 50 Franchise Franchisee Satisfaction Award by Franchise Business Review. ***Named 2018, 2017 & 2016 Best Franchise Deal by QSR Magazine. Written substantiation will be provided on request.
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