May 22, 2013

Checkers

Subway, Checkers Execs Back for More on "Undercover Boss"
A Chick-fil-A restaurant boosted sales by opening a second drive thru lane.
Double Trouble?
March 2013

Dual drive thrus may help a busy unit keep up with customer demand, but they also come with a unique set of challenges.
Checkers/Rally's Shows Some Skin
Two More Checkers Open in Atlanta
One opens at 61 Broad Street in the Fairlie-Poplar District, the other at 231 Peachtree Street N.E. in the Peachtree Center.
What Recession? Checkers Doubles 2008 Growth in 2009
With help from existing franchisees and the move into nontraditional venues, double-drive-thru concept opens approximately 40 new units.
Checkers/Rally's Run Auto-Racing Promotion
Partnership with Starbridge Media Group produces NASCAR-themed kids meal products.
Checkers Opens Traditional, Non-Traditional Locations
First half of 2009 includes the opening of 23 new restaurants.
Charley’s Grilled Subs on D&B Best of List
Dun & Bradstreet named Charley's Grilled Subs No. 145 of 300 on All Star Best of Best Franchise List
Industry Vet Tapped as Big Boy CEO
Sirois makes the move from Checker's.
Checkers Awards Best Vendors
Coke, HME, and Schwartz Consulting received the brand's Vendor of the Year awards.
Checkers/Rally’s Adds New Item to Value Menu
New Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Chicken Sandwich to sell for "2 for $3."
Checkers/Rally’s Debuts Toasted Frisco Melt
Double-drive thru chain expands its line of toasty Melts.
Checkers/Rally’s Offers Multiple Building Options
Double drive-thru chain expands building prototypes to fuel growth plans.
Checkers/Rally's Launches New Value Menu Today
Checkers/Rally's today launched a new, permanent value menu systemwide.
Checkers Signs 20-Restaurant Franchise Deal for Las Vegas
Deal fuels chain’s new market expansion plans for the West.
Checkers and Rally’s Extend Operating Hours
The double drive-thru chain is extending its hours to midnight or later across the country/
Checkers Hires New Marketing Chief
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., announced that it has named Terri Snyder Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
Detroit Rally's Rebranded as Checkers
The Detroit rebranding campaign is part of Checkers's multi-million dollar investment in market and growth plans for Michigan.
From the Steakhouse to the Drive-Thru
Burger lovers have a new reason to visit Checkers/Rally’s double drive-thrus: the Steakhouse Burger.
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Will Go Private
Private equity firm Taxi Holdings Corp. will acquire all Checkers outstanding shares for $15.00 per share in cash.
Checkers/Rally's Launches Major New Brand Campaign
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest chain of double drive- thru restaurants, announces the launch of its new creative brand campaign.
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. Reaches Agreement with Taxi Holdings
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Taxi Holdings Corp., an affiliate of Wellspring Capital Management LLC, a private equity firm, whereby Taxi Holdings will acquire all of Checkers' outstanding shares for $15.00 per share in cash.
Checkers/Rally's Launches New Loaded Fries
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest chain of double drive- thru restaurants, today announced a new limited time offer: Checkers/Rally's Loaded Fries.