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How Much Is a Checkers/Rally’s Franchise? (Detailed Franchise Costs)

Last updated on July 14, 2022 by Franchise Chatter Leave a Comment
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Checkers/Rally’s Franchise Costs: Estimated Initial Investment (Item 7, 2022 FDD)

  • The chart provides an estimate of your initial investment for a Checkers Restaurant or Rally’s Restaurant on a leased site. The total estimated initial investment does not include real estate and related costs. The franchisor is unable to estimate the cost of purchasing and developing a site for a Restaurant, as it will vary considerably depending on such factors as the location and size of the site and the local real estate market.

For New Modular Design Single Drive-Thru Restaurant

1.  Initial Franchise Fee:  $20,000 to $30,000

2.  Initial Advertising Deposit:  $10,000

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3.  Restaurant Building Costs:  $370,000 to $1,219,243

  • This line item reflects the franchisor’s estimate of the cost of constructing a single modular drive-thru restaurant which is manufactured and shipped to the Premises, with an estimated size of approximately 1,008 square feet for the building on a site of approximately 19,080 to 30,000 square feet.
  • The “Restaurant Building” estimate includes the cost of the building and building assembly. This estimate also includes site development costs for on-site construction, which vary considerably depending on factors such as the condition of the premises when possession is delivered to you by the seller or landlord, site-specific requirements, and material and labor costs variations due to your region and specific location.

4.  Restaurant Building Shipping Costs:  $8,400 to $49,660

5.  Restaurant Equipment and Technology:  $177,733 to $226,010

  • This line item reflects the franchisor’s estimate of the cost of equipment and technology, which includes a POS system and associated hardware.

6.  Soft Costs:  $889 to $41,380

  • This estimate includes soft costs such as due diligence, surveys, fees for architects and engineers, permit, and impact fees, which vary by your region and specific location.

7.  Site Development Costs:  $150,000 to $641,000


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  • This estimate is for site development costs related to the Premises of a Restaurant, but not costs directly related to the build-out and development of a Restaurant itself, including parking areas, landscaping, and below grade construction.
  • These costs generally apply to new modular restaurants only.

8.  Signage Including Menu Boards:  $12,775 to $56,023

9.  Inventory:  $1,000 to $5,000

  • This estimate is net of supplier discounts of approximately $4,000 on the initial order of food products and supplies.

10.  Additional Funds – 3 Months:  $40,000 to $90,000

  • This is an estimate, based on the franchisor’s experience of opening and operating Restaurants (including actual restaurant openings during the last 3 years), of your pre-opening expenses and working capital requirements for the first 3 months of operations.
  • Pre-opening expenses are estimated to range between $10,000 and $40,000 and include such items as professional fees; organizational expenses; salaries during training; travel, living, and miscellaneous expenses while attending training; utility deposits and salaries for a manager and some crew members during the 30-day period before opening.
  • Working capital for the first 3 months are estimated to range between $30,000 and $50,000 and include general operating expenses, such as lease payments, inventory, payroll, payroll expenses, facility expenses, insurance, pest control, security, repairs and maintenance, and complimentary sales and other costs.
  • These figures are estimates and the franchisor cannot assure you that you will not have additional expenses in starting the Franchised Restaurant.

11.  Total Estimated Initial Investment:  $790,797 to $2,368,316

For Site Built or Conversion Restaurant

1.  Initial Franchise Fee:  $20,000 to $30,000

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2.  Initial Advertising Deposit:  $10,000

3.  Restaurant Building Costs:  $164,280 to $658,000

  • This line item reflects the franchisor’s estimate of the cost of (1) constructing a single drive-thru restaurant, or (2) converting a freestanding drive-thru restaurant of another brand to a Checkers Restaurant or Rally’s Restaurant. The estimated size of the building is 1,008 to 3,000 square feet and the estimated size of the lot is 19,080 to 30,000 square feet.
  • This estimate includes site development costs using conventional construction methods, which may vary considerably depending on factors such as the condition of the premises when possession is delivered to you by the seller or landlord, site-specific requirements, material and labor costs, and variations depending on your region and your specific location.

4.  Restaurant Equipment and Technology:  $86,149 to $228,407

5.  Soft Costs:  $7,500 to $56,800

  • This estimate includes soft costs such as due diligence, surveys, fees for architects and engineers, permit, and impact fees, which vary by your region and specific location.

6.  Signage Including Menu Boards:  $22,700 to $52,704

7.  Inventory:  $1,000 to $5,000

8.  Additional Funds – 3 Months:  $40,000 to $90,000

9.  Total Estimated Initial Investment:  $351,629 to $1,130,911

For Endcap Strip Center or Gas/Convenience Restaurant

1.  Initial Franchise Fee:  $20,000 to $30,000

2.  Initial Advertising Deposit:  $10,000

3.  Restaurant Building Costs:  $85,000 to $385,827

  • This line item reflects the franchisor’s estimate of the cost of constructing an endcap restaurant in a strip-center, retail gas station, or convenience store with a single drive-thru.
  • This estimate includes site development costs using conventional construction methods, which may vary considerably depending on factors such as the condition of the premises when possession is delivered to you by the seller or landlord, site-specific requirements, material and labor costs, and variations depending on your region and your specific location.
  • The estimated size of the restaurant is 1,500 to 3,000 square feet.

4.  Restaurant Equipment and Technology:  $141,000 to $286,111

5.  Soft Costs:  $0 to $2,500

  • This estimate includes soft costs such as due diligence, surveys, fees for architects and engineers, permit, and impact fees, which vary by your region and specific location.

6.  Signage Including Menu Boards:  $8,000 to $25,000

7.  Inventory:  $1,000 to $5,000

8.  Additional Funds – 3 Months:  $40,000 to $90,000

9.  Total Estimated Initial Investment:  $305,000 to $834,438

For Non-Traditional, Walmart, or In-Line Restaurant in High Density Market

1.  Initial Franchise Fee:  $15,000

2.  Initial Advertising Deposit:  $10,000

3.  Restaurant Building Costs:  $66,157 to $369,405

  • This line item reflects the franchisor’s estimate of the cost of constructing a restaurant at a Non-Traditional Site, Walmart, or in-line location without any drive-thru in a high-density market.
  • This estimate includes site development costs using conventional construction methods, which may vary considerably depending on factors such as the condition of the premises when possession is delivered to you by the seller or landlord, site-specific requirements, material and labor costs, and variations depending on your region and your specific location.
  • The estimated size of the restaurant is 1,200 to 3,500 square feet.

4.  Restaurant Equipment and Technology:  $32,095 to $197,058

5.  Soft Costs:  $1,800 to $66,156

  • This estimate includes soft costs such as due diligence, surveys, fees for architects and engineers, permit, and impact fees, which vary by your region and specific location.

6.  Signage Including Menu Boards:  $3,000 to $13,925

7.  Inventory:  $1,000 to $5,000

8.  Additional Funds – 3 Months:  $40,000 to $90,000

9.  Total Estimated Initial Investment:  $169,052 to $752,633


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