Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. today announced that it has secured a deal to develop 20 new Checkers restaurants in Las Vegas, expanding the chain’s reach in the West. The franchise and development agreement was made with new franchisees, partners David Meldrum and Nick Nasrollahi.

This new development agreement represents the chain’s first franchise deal in Nevada and is a significant step towards Checker's strategic growth plans for the western United States.

Exact locations for the new Checkers restaurants in Las Vegas have yet to be determined.