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Checkers Drive-In Restaurants

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Checkers Drive-In Restaurants system.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants
4300 W. Cypress St., # 600
Tampa, FL 33607-4159
800#: (888) 913-9135
Tel: (813) 283-7017
Fax: (813) 283-7439
E-mail: millerd@checkers.com
Web Site: www.checkers.com
Contact: Mr. Donald Miller, Dir. Franchising/Development


Quick-service, fast-food restaurant (double drive-thru). Total below reflect ownership of both CHECKERS and RALLY'S brands.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1986
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 600
Company-Owned Units: 200
Total Units: 800

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 40 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 191 in FL, 85 in GA, 32 AL

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other: Total 5%

Average Number of Employees: 4 FT, 20 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 21,000 SF; FS (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $100-250K
Total Investment: $351.5-637.5K
Average Total Investment: $494K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees
>Franchise: $30K
>Average Franchise Fee: $30K
>Royalty: 4%
>Advertising: 0.25%+4.75%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/Agrmt.
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: ~100
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 4-6 WeeksTampa, FL.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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