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2017 Annual Edition FOOD RANKINGS & AWARDS Checkers & Rally’s is consistently ranked highest in overall value by guests in the category - thriving in both booming and retracting economies. “ • 2016 Top 10 Best Franchise Deal & QSR Top 50** Checkers & Rally’s is primed for signifi cant expansion, but our number one objective remains restaurant and franchisee profi tability.” ~Jennifer Durham, Chief Development Offi cer OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION FAST FACTS: For over 30 years, Checkers & Rally’s has focused on bold and fl avorful food, amazing value for our guests, and profi tability. Our uniqueness only starts with iconic buildings. With a seasoned and principled leader- ship and support team, along with a strong national presence, Checkers & Rally’s has experienced a strong, category leading sys- tem-wide same-store sales performance for more than six consecutive years*. With over 800 restaurants, we still have top-tier market availability in all major US markets. FRANCHISING SINCE: 1991 MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISE OPERATING UNITS: 502 TOTAL OPERATING UNITS: 548 COMPANY OPERATING UNITS: 296 CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $165,796 - $1,306,345 FRANCHISE FEE: $20,000 to $30,000 ROYALTY FEE: 4% of Net Sales QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for both individuals with prior restaurant/business experience and those who are seeking a fi nancial investment. Our fi nancial criteria are: • Minimum of $750,000 Net Worth and $250,000 Liquid Assets per unit SITE ASSISTANCE Prior to opening, each franchisee is assigned a Real Estate Manager and a Construction Manager to help source sites and build the best restaurant • Ranked in Top Food Franchises and Top Food & Beverage Franchise*** INCENTIVES • The company offers multiple development incentive programs towards the opening of a Checkers or Rally’s restaurant. • As part of their VetFran Program, qualifi ed veterans of the US military receive a $0 initial franchise fee for their fi rst franchise agreement ($30,000 savings). ADVERTISING FEE: 4.5% of Net Sales EARNINGS CLAIMS: $1,270,720 (First 12 months)* BUILD-OUT OPTIONS: NEW Modular and Shipping Container designs, Freestanding drive-thru, Inline, Endcap with single drive-thru option, Non-traditional, and Conversions of an existing restaurant. AVAILABLE TERRITORIES: Checkers & Rally’s has franchising opportunities in all major US markets. CONTACT • 5 Weeks of personalized in restaurant and fi eld Comprehensive Franchise Training • After opening, franchisees are assigned a Franchise Business Consultant for dedicated support © 2017 Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. 4300 W. Cypress St., Suite 600, Tampa, FL 33607. * Per Item 19 in Checkers & Rally’s 2016 Franchise Disclosure Document. **Per 2016 Top 10 Best Franchise Deal and QSR Top 50 report as published by QSR Magazine. *** Per Franchise Business Review 2015 Top Food Franchises Franchisee Satisfaction Study. Written substantiation will be provided on request. Multi-Unit Buyer’s Guide URSULA LANE Sr. Manager of Franchise Recruitment [phone] [email protected] www.checkersfranchising.com 37