Million Snacks vs Checkers Drive-In Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Million Snacks vs Checkers Drive-In including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Million Snacks Franchise	Checkers Drive-In Franchise
Investment	$109,050 - $302,000	$259,000 - $1,431,000
Franchise Fee	$2,000	$30,000
Royalty Fee	5%	4%
Advertising Fee	1%	4.5%
Year Founded	2009	1986
Year Franchised	2009	1989
Term Of Agreement	7 years	20 years
Term Of Agreement	7 years	20 years
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Million Snacks Franchise	Checkers Drive-In Franchise
Experience	General business experience	Industry experience General business experience
Financing Options
	Million Snacks Franchise	Checkers Drive-In Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/No	No/Yes
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	No/Yes
Equipment	No/Yes	No/Yes
Inventory	No/Yes	No/Yes
Receivables	No/Yes	No/Yes
Payroll	No/Yes	No/Yes
Training & Support
	Million Snacks Franchise	Checkers Drive-In Franchise
Training	-	On-The-Job Training: 160-220 hours Classroom Training: 32-40 hours Additional Training: In training restaurant
Support	-	Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Operations		-
Expansion Plans
	Million Snacks Franchise	Checkers Drive-In Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	No	No
International Expansion	Yes	Yes

Company Overviews

About Million Snacks

At Million Snacks our mission is to give everyone an opportunity to own their own business while securing their future and financial goals. We know that taking the plunge into owning a business can be difficult, especially after layoffs or career changes. One of the most successful ways to maneuver into owning a business is through franchising. With that in mind, Million Snacks has perfected their franchise model to make it one of the most affordable in the industry. When you compare a Million Snacks Franchise Opportunity to some of the most popular fast food eateries on the market, we have the lowest franchising fee, lowest royalty fee in the snack food industry, and low startup costs. We have purposely made our franchise model MUCH more affordable. Why pay more to make your business dreams a reality, and to get your financial goals heading in the right direction? Why pay more than you need to when a Million Snacks Franchise offers you
- A quality menu that provides much healthier alternatives to the average junk food sold by our competitors.
- Startup cost flexibility using Express and Standard Models to create the size service store you want.
- Assistance and training in your franchise.
If you're ready to start, we're ready to show you how... with a proven system that works!
We guide you through the process and offer the support you need in order to help you succeed.

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.