Checkers Drive-In vs Boardwalk Fries Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Checkers Drive-In Franchise	Boardwalk Fries Franchise
Investment	$259,000 - $1,431,000	$144,500 - $626,000
Franchise Fee	$30,000	$30,000
Royalty Fee	4%	6%
Advertising Fee	4.5%	-
Year Founded	1986	1980
Year Franchised	1989	-
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Checkers Drive-In Franchise	Boardwalk Fries Franchise
Experience	Industry experience General business experience	-
Financing Options
	Checkers Drive-In Franchise	Boardwalk Fries Franchise
	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
	Checkers Drive-In Franchise	Boardwalk Fries 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	* Ongoing telephonic support and answers to your questions about operations, lease concerns, marketing, etc. * Participation in national promotions partnered with Coca Cola * Periodic updates and suggestions on operating procedures * Point-of-sale material to display and market your products * Coupons and flyers specific to your needs
Marketing	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising	-
Operations	-	-
Expansion Plans
	Checkers Drive-In Franchise	Boardwalk Fries Franchise
US Expansion	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.