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

In Business Since1988
Number of Units419
Min Liquid Capital$250,000
Required Networth$750,000
$$$Total Investment$96K – $1.5M

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

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Checkers Restaurants FDD 2025

April 2025

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Checkers Restaurants FDD 2024

August 2024

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Checkers Restaurants FDD 2023

September 2023

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Checkers Restaurants FDD 2022

April 2022

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Checkers Restaurants FDD 2021

March 2021

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Checkers Restaurants FDD 2020

March 2020

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Checkers Restaurants FDD 2019

April 2019

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Checkers Restaurants FDD 2018

May 2018

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Checkers Restaurants FDD 2017

March 2017

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Checkers Restaurants FDD 2016

April 2016

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Checkers Restaurants FDD 2015

April 2015

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