Checkers/Rally's Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Checkers/Rally's franchise: $640K–$2270K investment, 4% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$640K–$2.3M
Franchise Fee
$30K
Non-refundable
Royalty
4%
Net Sales
Ad Fund
4.5%
Net Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 4% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 4.5% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.2M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.5x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
8.5%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.2M, you'd pay approximately $47K/year in royalties alone, plus $52K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial Advertising Deposit | $15K |
| Asset Transfer Fee (on purchase of company-owned restaurant) | — |
| Development Fee | $10K |
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