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title: "The Clarion-Ledger: Checkers & Rally's Plans to Open New Location in South Jackson"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/e5873e46-9ade-42fa-bbe6-837c95040578
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/the-clarion-ledger-checkers-rallys-plans-to-open-new-location-in-south-jackson-4600
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2016-05-12T22:17:47.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T12:18:49.723Z
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# The Clarion-Ledger: Checkers & Rally's Plans to Open New Location in South Jackson

**TL;DR:** Randy Hayes' franchise group, Coastal Express Inc., plans to open a new Checkers & Rally's location in South Jackson. The new location will be the sixth for the group and is expected to help revitalize the area and provide jobs.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2016-05-12. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/the-clarion-ledger-checkers-rallys-plans-to-open-new-location-in-south-jackson-4600).*

## Story

Hayes has wanted to open a Rally's in South Jackson to help revitalize the area, spur economic development, provide jobs, and offer access to fast food.

"A Rally's is much needed in the area," he said.

The Rally's will be built from the ground up with some local contractors. This will be the sixth location for Randy's group, Coastal Express Inc.

Checkers & Rally's is a value brand with an extensive menu including hamburgers, hot dogs, and much more.

"We try to target the individual with $5 in his pocket to spend" said Bhagwandat, noting the average price of a meal is $6.50.

There are currently a total of 830 Checkers & Rally's locations, with 40-50 locations expected to open this year. The Jackson market specifically has room for another five to seven locations, not including surrounding suburbs.

"My management team is built from the inside, at least 97 percent of it," Hayes said. "The brand is motivating."

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- location expansion (topic)
- Checkers (company)
- Rally's (company)
- fast food (topic)
- South Jackson (location)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/the-clarion-ledger-checkers-rallys-plans-to-open-new-location-in-south-jackson-4600). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/e5873e46-9ade-42fa-bbe6-837c95040578).