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...
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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...
Checkers & Rallys eyeing south Charlotte market
Cook Out and other fast-casual restaurants in the Charlotte area could soon have a new competitor:Checkers & Rally’s. The Tampa, Florida-based restaurant has had its eye on the Charlotte market...
New burger chain set to open later this month
After months of planning and remodeling, the Leitchfield Rally’s is expected to open in a few weeks. “Our planned opening for the Leitchfield location is Sept. 29,” Checkers and Rally’s...
5 C. Fla. Walmart stores to get new fast-food restaurants
Orlando-based All American Business Associates Inc. signed an agreement with Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) to build a new fast-food restaurant prototype featuring Checkers
Local Rally’s owner honored by company
Porterville Rally’s franchisee Fred Howard was recently recognized by the company in honor of their 30th anniversary. Fred opened the Rally’s in Porterville 22 years ago.
Checkers eyes 25 restaurants in Charlotte market
Checkers plans to bring its seasoned burgers, wings and fries to Charlotte. The fast-casual restaurant chain — also parent to Rally’s — sees room for up to 25 locations in...
Alumnus develops food for restaurant chain
Ryan Joy, Senior Director of Research and Development at Checkers and Rally’s, grew up in the business...