Really rallying Rally’s
Two years ago, the Rally’s brand of fast food franchises was off track in Hampton Roads. Debbie Leonard decided to take on the challenge of giving the brand a fresh...
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Exclusive: National burger chain reveals bold expansion plans for Houston
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., a fast food hamburger chain, just opened its first location in Houston and has plans to open over 100 storefronts in the market in the next...
Checkers popularity leads to more stores
When siblings Gail Gentry and Bill Nowak moved back to Buffalo to open a series of Checker’s Drive-Ins, they weren’t quite sure what was in store... They say they have...
’New bag’ greets Grayson County fast food fans
Rally’s stresses its “crazy good” food and over-the-top styling, and its arrival in Leitchfield was no exception. When the restaurant opened its drive-thru window Monday, Oct. 12, the lines soon...
Checkers is set to Open on Elmwood
A retro looking Checkers drive thru restaurant is set to open in the Regal Cinemas Plaza on Elmwood Avenue towards the end of the month. What makes the Checkers franchise...
Consumers load up on topped fries
Take America’s favorite side dish, put things like bacon, cheese and gravy on top, and you have one of the country’s hottest food trends.
Checkers eventually wants 200 locations in Chicago
As Checkers continues its steady flow into the Chicago market, it is concocting big plans for its presence in the city. The Tampa, Fla.-based fast-food chain operates 19 stores in...
Checkers to open on Elmwood Avenue this month
Brother and sister team, Gail Gentry and Bill Nowak will open their second Checkers location at 1969 Elmwood Ave. in the Regal Cinema Plaza on Oct. 20.
Can The Drive Thru Be Saved?
Speed and convenience are still the name of the game in the QSR industry, but as technology continues to evolve, QSR brands are working to keep pace to continue attracting...