
Stories from the Front Lines: CEO Perspectives
Franchise CEOs shared their pandemic experiences, with QSRs and service brands performing relatively well due to drive-thrus and essential business designations.
Rally's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 202 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 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)]]. * LV Foodservice Concepts, a convenience store and travel plaza operator, has opened its third Checkers & Rally's unit as part of a multi-unit agreement [[2026-05-25 Travel Plaza Operator Opens New Checkers & Rally's (0d3c40)]]. * Checkers and Rally's has opened a new location in Tolleson, Arizona, as part of its strategic expansion in the state [[2026-03-13 Checkers and Rally’s Open New Location in Tolleson, Arizona (ee7f90)]]. * Checkers & Rally's operates and franchises over 700 restaurants across the country [[2026-03-13 Checkers and Rally’s Open New Location in Tolleson, Arizona (ee7f90)]]. * Checkers & Rally's introduces a new brand platform, "This Eats Different", with a focus on flavor, value, and momentum across its franchise system [[2025-05-07 Checkers & Rally’s Introduces Bold New Brand Platform and Unbeatable Value (0fa38d)]]. * The Falcons Group, led by CEO Shamsu Charania, operates over 90 locations, including Checkers, Rally's, Dunkin', TGI Fridays, and Qdoba [[2025-04-23 The Falcons Group Opens Latest Checkers & Rally's Unit (2a3bc8)]]. * Checkers and Rally's has opened new locations in various states, including Florida, Georgia, and Nevada, as part of its continued growth and expansion [[2025-03-24 Drive-Thru Done Right Checkers and Rally’s Opens Location in Ruskin (92de79)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Burger.

Franchise CEOs shared their pandemic experiences, with QSRs and service brands performing relatively well due to drive-thrus and essential business designations.

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Rick Ross discusses his experience as a franchisee with Wingstop and Checkers and Rally’s.
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Penn Station franchisee Rick Smith opens his fifth location after 27 years with the brand.

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Captain D's continues its growth momentum with a development agreement to open 15 new locations with StarChain USA.

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Jay Pandya, a commercial real estate and retail executive, shares his success story and passion for business and franchising.

Smoothie King was included in the top 40 in Franchise Business Review’s annual survey of franchisee satisfaction.

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Three important tips from existing owners about going multi-unit, including organization and strategy, and communication with stakeholders.

Veteran franchisees share lessons they wish they knew as first-timers, including utilizing franchise resources and seeking advice from experienced owners.

Franchisees can increase their community presence by hiring locally, sponsoring events, and getting involved in local initiatives.

Sentinel Capital Partners acquired Captain D’s, the nation’s leading restaurant operator in the underpenetrated quick service restaurant (“QSR”) seafood sector.

Checkers & Rally's Jennifer Durham shares her experience in franchise development and accounting.

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