Franchising

Checkers continues East Coast expansion

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September 13, 2021

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has signed four multi-unit deals with franchisees on the East Coast, and is seeking franchisees in the Connecticut, New York and New Jersey markets to continue its East Coast expansion.

The deals include six-unit agreement in Rhode Island, marking the 26th state where the company has opened locations, as well as a five-unit deals in Maryland, South Carolina and Georgia, according to a press release.

"We are seeing rapid growth on the East Coast, and we are excited to partner with franchisees looking to capitalize on the opportunity we are experiencing in these markets. Demand for our drive-thru and delivery-focused model continues to grow," Kristen McDonald, vice president of development at Checkers and Rally's, said in the release. "We are thrilled to officially open in Rhode Island, and welcome our new partners to the Checkers and Rally's family. We look forward to working closely with them and all of our East Coast franchisees to help deliver an iconic experience to the communities they serve and ensure their overall success."

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. operates 836 restaurants.