Checkers Drive-In vs French Fry Heaven Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Checkers Drive-In vs French Fry Heaven including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
Investment |
$259,000 - $1,431,000 | $118,900 - $339,700 |
Franchise Fee |
$30,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee |
4% | 6% |
Advertising Fee |
4.5% | 4% |
Year Founded |
1986 | - |
Year Franchised |
1989 | - |
Term Of Agreement |
20 years | - |
Term Of Agreement |
20 years | - |
Renewal Fee |
- | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
Experience |
Industry experience General business experience | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party |
Franchise Fees |
No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs |
No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment |
No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory |
No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables |
No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll |
No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
Training |
On-The-Job Training: 160-220 hours
Classroom Training: 32-40 hours
Additional Training: In training restaurant
| The French Fry Heaven franchise provides a comprehensive training program prior to opening that has the goal of helping all franchisees, regardless of background, to be experts in the best franchise operation of their stores before they open. We have ongoing franchise training systems in place to support our franchisees success.
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Support |
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection | - |
Marketing |
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
- | - |
Expansion Plans |
US Expansion |
Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion |
No | - |
International Expansion |
Yes | - |
Company Overviews
About Checkers Drive-In
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. is the largest double drive-thru restaurant chain in the United States. Checkers develops, produces, owns, operates, and franchises quick service “double drive-thru” restaurants under the two brand names “Checkers" and “Rally’s Hamburgers". The restaurants are designed to provide fast and efficient automobile-oriented service and appeal to guests of all ages. The double drive-thru concept allows Checkers' and Rally’s Hamburgers to capitalize on the fact that approximately fifty percent of all quick-service food business is drive-thru. Guests can also enjoy a 1950’s flashback with walk-up ordering and outdoor dining in the outside picnic area at most locations.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Checkers
Restaurant (excluding real estate and related
costs) is: $780,000 to $1,431,000 for a new modular design single
drive-thru restaurant; $320,500 to $787,000 for a site built, conversion
or used modular drive-thru restaurant; $259,700 to $648,000 for an
endcap strip-center and gas/convenience restaurant; and $254,000 to
$514,000 for a Non-Traditional, Walmart or in-line restaurant in a
high-density market. This includes $10,000 to $50,000 that must be paid
to the franchisor or an affiliate, plus $10,000 for each additional
restaurant that you agree to develop under a development agreement.
Veteran Incentives Franchise fee waived
#11 in Gator's Top franchises.
In Franchise Business Reviews Top 200.
#76 on Franchise Rankings.com
#198 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#162 in Franchise 500 for 2021.
About French Fry Heaven
We realize that most brands or genre's (Yogurt, Pretzels, etc.) are over-saturated and don't allow for intelligent franchise territory selection. However, French Fry Heaven is not only a dynamic young brand, but also the leader in a totally new franchise industry. This allows any franchisee who commits to opening four locations or more, to work with our franchise team to establish a territory of protected space to grow into. Why do all the hard work to build a great reputation and allow someone else to take advantage in your area, when you can establish your territory and dominate with the best franchise operations.
There are 2 models to choose from:French Fry Heaven Cool is a funkier design concept for youthful edgy locations. The colors are vibrant, characters splash in every direction and the energy is decidedly youthful and energetic. French Fry Heaven Fresh has a classic contemporary look and feel. This is best for a majority of locations as it provides a comfortable atmosphere for customers and moves the focus to the food. At both styles of locations, everything on the menu is made fresh. This means more work, but also an expanded menu and revenue opportunity in your franchise. People want fresh from a Fast Casual, so your design choice is secondary to operations.
We will work with you to ensure that your franchise location speaks to your Happy Souls (customers). The look of the two stores is interchangeable depending on location. We are looking for what is the best franchise location for you.