Checkers & Rally's
Franchise Overview
This double drive-thru quick-service restaurant brand specializes in burgers, seasoned fries, hot dogs, and value-priced combo meals. Operating primarily as a drive-thru only concept with no dine-in seating, the model is designed for speed and efficiency with a smaller physical footprint than traditional fast food competitors, resulting in lower construction and equipment costs. The brand operates under two regional trade names depending on location — one in the Southeast and one in the Midwest and West — but shares a unified menu, supply chain, and franchise support system.
Franchisees benefit from a recognized national brand, streamlined operations, flexible building options including modular and conversion formats, and comprehensive training and field support. The franchise has been recognized by Entrepreneur Franchise 500 and Franchise Business Review for profitability and franchisee satisfaction. The customer base is value-oriented consumers seeking fast, flavorful food at competitive price points.
Just the Facts
For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Checkers & Rally's Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official Checkers & Rally's FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Checkers Restaurants FDD 2026
April 2026
Checkers Restaurants FDD 2025
April 2025
Checkers Restaurants FDD 2024
August 2024
Checkers Restaurants FDD 2023
September 2023
Checkers Restaurants FDD 2022
April 2022
Checkers Restaurants FDD 2021
March 2021
Checkers Restaurants FDD 2020
March 2020
Checkers Restaurants FDD 2019
April 2019
Checkers Restaurants FDD 2018
May 2018
Checkers Restaurants FDD 2017
March 2017
Checkers Restaurants FDD 2016
April 2016
Checkers Restaurants FDD 2015
April 2015
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.
