Checkers & Rally's Has Tasty Success
Checkers & Rally's experienced growth in 2015, with franchisees attracted to the brand's unique opportunity and strong consumer proposition.
· 1851 Franchise· September 15, 2015
Company
Checkers — page 17
Checkers is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 423 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Checkers and Rally's are opening a new location in North Las Vegas, marking the fourth location developed under a multi-unit agreement with LV Foodservice Concepts [[2026-10-26 Checkers and Rally’s Open New Location in North Las Vegas (119cb0)]]. * Checkers & Rally's is reimagining its restaurants across Ohio and Florida as part of its brand transformation, featuring updated logos, modern architecture, and enhanced lighting [[2026-09-15 Checkers & Rally's Continues Brand Transformation Across Ohio and Florida (0398a9)]]. * Checkers & Rally's has debuted its first ghost kitchen location in San Francisco, led by veteran restaurant operator Parminder Chahal [[2026-09-15 Rally’s Debuts First Ghost Kitchen Location in San Francisco (f9bb40)]]. * Checkers & Rally's is expanding its presence at Raymond James Stadium with two new concession stands, bringing its total footprint at the stadium to four concession locations [[2026-08-31 Checkers & Rally’s Expands Presence at Raymond James Stadium with Two New Conces (4a3529)]]. * Checkers & Rally’s has announced the opening of a restaurant in Louisa, Virginia, operated by Anis Akram, a seasoned restaurant operator [[2026-08-17 Checkers & Rally’s Announces Opening in Louisa, Virginia (8e7b66)]]. * Spencer Marks, a multi-unit operator, has acquired 10 Checkers & Rally's units on the Gulf Coast, with plans for future development [[2026-07-21 Operator Acquires 10 Checkers & Rally's Units (9c1998)]]. * Checkers & Rally's has reopened a restaurant in Kenner, Louisiana, under franchisee Rakesh Kalotra [[2026-05-27 Checkers & Rally’s Opens in Kenner, Louisiana (0d5c8b)]]. * Checkers and Rally's has opened a new location in Pahrump, Nevada, marking the third location developed under a multi-unit agreement with LV Foodservice Concepts [[2026-05-19 Checkers and Rally’s Open New Location in Pahrump (46e57f)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Burger.
Also known as Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
- Jennifer Durham
- Robert Bhagwandat
- Frances Allen
- John Palumbo
- Kris McDonald
- Oak Hill Capital Partners
- Scott Johnson
- LV Foodservice Concepts
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· 1851 Franchise· August 25, 2015
Franchisee Success: Checkers
John Dallis, a Checkers/Rally's franchisee, shares his career journey and passion for the QSR industry.
· 1851 Franchise· August 18, 2015
1851's Franchise Development Website Awards Top 10 Brands
1851 Franchise announced the Top 40 finalists of the 2015 Franchise Development Website Awards, including Buffalo Wings & Rings.
· 1851 Franchise· August 4, 2015
1851 Recognizes Top 40 in First Franchise Development Website Awards
1851 Franchise recognizes Top 40 finalists of the 2015 Franchise Development Website Awards.
· 1851 Franchise· August 4, 2015
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report: Checkers looking to re-enter Baton Rouge market after long absence
Checkers & Rally's Restaurant Inc. plans to open 10-15 locations in the Baton Rouge market, seeking new franchisees within the next year.
· 1851 Franchise· July 27, 2015
Top 25 Established Franchise Brands
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· 1851 Franchise· July 27, 2015
QSR Web: Checkers & Rally's on the road to reaching franchise goal with 25 units in Q2
Checkers & Rally's Restaurants, Inc. reports a successful Q2 with 25 new franchisees and an 8.6 percent increase in systemwide same-store sales.
· 1851 Franchise· July 23, 2015
Big Brands Getting Bigger: Checkers
Rick Silva transformed Checkers into a successful franchising business by prioritizing customer experience and driving up profits.
· 1851 Franchise· July 13, 2015
Founders to Know: Aziz Hashim, NRD Capital
The concept of franchising was introduced to the U.S in the early 1850s and picked up in the late 1930s with the advent of fast food restaurants.
· 1851 Franchise· July 2, 2015
Orlando Sentinel: Frozen desserts more than just a summer obsession in Central Florida
Checkers is testing new products in Orlando, Florida, leveraging the city's warm weather and tourism industry.
· 1851 Franchise· June 18, 2015
QSR: The Price Is Right
A recent report suggests that increased data and technology could lead to changes in how restaurants price their products, moving the margins on price.
· 1851 Franchise· June 11, 2015
Syracuse.com: Sandwich shop chain eyeing locations in Syracuse
Which Wich is searching for franchisees to open at least 40 locations across the Tri-State area, including in Syracuse, New York.
· 1851 Franchise· June 10, 2015
Boston Business Journal: Checkers targeting up to 50 new locations in Massachusetts
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants targets up to 50 new locations in Massachusetts, seeking experienced franchise partners to aid in the expansion.
· 1851 Franchise· June 5, 2015
Long Island Business News: Quick-service franchisees seeking Long Island expansion
Franchisees Kamal and Al Raza are seeking to expand their portfolio with additional Checkers locations on Long Island.
· 1851 Franchise· May 27, 2015
QSR Web: Checkers & Rally's, Toppers Pizza crack Top 50 Multi-Unit Franchises report
Checkers & Rally's Restaurants Inc. took the No. 1 spot for restaurant franchises in Franchise Business Review's 2015 Top 50 Multi-Unit Franchises report.
· 1851 Franchise· May 26, 2015
Tampa Bay Business Journal: Why Checkers uses a different franchise model than McDonald's
Checkers CEO Rick Silva discusses the company's franchise model, which differs from McDonald's, and the importance of maintaining a high level of engagement with franchisees.
· 1851 Franchise· May 22, 2015
Tampa Bay Business Journal: New franchisee to rehab three closed Checkers in Bay area
A new franchisee will rehab three closed Checkers locations in the Bay area, according to Tampa Bay Business Journal.
· 1851 Franchise· May 20, 2015
Checkers & Rally's is Taking its Established Brand from Sea to Shining Sea
Checkers & Rally's plans to open 40-50 new restaurants in 2024, in addition to its existing 470 franchised locations.
· 1851 Franchise· May 20, 2015
Tampa Bay Business Journal: Two new menu items show Checkers & Rally's 'familiar with a twist' product development strategy
Checkers & Rally's Restaurants, Inc. introduced two new limited-time-only sandwiches, the Southern Spicy Chicken and Fish & Chips, at their Tampa Bay location.
· 1851 Franchise· May 19, 2015
Young Popeyes Restaurant Manager Chooses Checkers for Growth Opportunity
Hanif Hashimi, a young restaurant manager, joins Checkers as a franchisee, aiming to expand the brand's presence.
· 1851 Franchise· May 19, 2015
The Power of Poultry
QSR brands innovate their chicken dishes to appeal to a more discerning Millennial generation.
· 1851 Franchise· May 18, 2015
Franchise Chefs Spill Their Secrets
Franchise Times interviewed chefs behind popular franchise menus, including Buffalo Wings & Rings' Elliot Jablonsky, who emphasized the importance of differentiating offerings from competitors.
· 1851 Franchise· May 12, 2015
South Carolina Entrepreneur Builds Third Checkers & Rally's; Incorporates Sports Bar In Surfside Beach
Luigi Piccione opens third Checkers & Rally's in Surfside Beach, SC, with a sports bar and plans to build 20 similar locations across South Carolina.
· 1851 Franchise· May 12, 2015