
Smashburger Multi-Unit Operator Adding More Locations
Sachi Foods will develop three more Smashburger locations in the Kansas City area over the next three years.
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.

Sachi Foods will develop three more Smashburger locations in the Kansas City area over the next three years.

Checkers & Rally's is offering a chance to win free fries for life as part of its Black "FryDay" offer.

Jiger Patel, a 42-year-old franchise owner, diversifies his restaurant portfolio with multiple Qdoba, Checkers, The Greene Turtle, and Dave's Hot Chicken locations.

2022 MVP Award winners share their hiring, firing, training, and retention strategies for employees, highlighting their experiences with Wendy's U.S. system.

Rally’s Drive-In Restaurant opens its first location in Byram, MS, featuring its menu of bold and flavorful food at an exceptional value.

Checkers & Rally's launches a new Family Movie Night Meal Deal, featuring four meals and drinks for a discounted price.

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Rally's Drive-in Restaurant opens fourth location in Phoenix, Arizona, offering a vast menu of delicious and hand-seasoned food items.
HOA Brands appoints Michael Arrowsmith as new Chief Development Officer, overseeing domestic and international growth of Hooters and Hoots Wings.

Franchise Update Media recognizes the most innovative brands in franchising through the annual Franchise Innovation Awards.

Checkers Drive-in Restaurant opens its second location in Montgomery, Alabama, offering a menu of burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and milkshakes.
Floyd’s 99 Barbershop signed a five-unit franchise agreement to open shops in the Greater Tampa Bay area of Florida.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. won a Silver Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Award with Schoox for their innovative training program.
Dave's Hot Chicken has entered the Philadelphia area with a new franchise agreement, expanding its presence in the region.

Units: 57 Checkers & Rally’s, 22 Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, 11 TGI Fridays

Alliance Food Group signs a mega deal with Eggs Up Grill to open 30 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine honors the 2022 MVP winners, recognizing excellence in franchising among multi-unit franchisees, operators, innovators, and thinkers.

Eggs Up Grill signs its largest development agreement in brand history with Alliance Food Group, which will develop 30 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Checkers & Rally’s announces strong development growth, with 32 signed franchise & multi-unit development agreements representing 53 new locations.

Chick-fil-A receives 70,000 franchise inquiries annually, accepting about 100 operators.
Franchise Update Media announced the winners of the 4th annual Franchise Innovation Awards in 22 categories.

Checkers & Rally's believes "Fry Day" should always be on a Friday.

A successful multi-unit franchise owner is considering passing on their business to the next generation.

Checkers & Rally’s introduces a new Bacon Brewhouse Mother Cruncher sandwich for a limited time, featuring a crispy chicken breast, beer cheese flavor sauce, and real bacon.