Franchising

Checkers eyes San Diego for growth opportunities

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August 24, 2021

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc, parent company to Checkers and Rally's, has announced a call for interested franchisee operators in the San Diego market. The announcement follows a recently announced 15-store development agreement in Orange County.

The company also has available growth opportunities through additional franchise agreements in Texas, Arizona and California markets in addition to San Diego, according to a press release.

"We look forward to strengthening our presence in California as we continue to see growing demand across the country for our drive-thru and delivery-focused restaurants that serve up craveable menu items from a small real estate footprint, and we welcome our newest franchise partner in Orange County to the Checkers & Rally's family," Kristen McDonald, vice president of pevelopment at Checkers & Rally's, said in the release.

"With a focus on our franchisees and their success, we work closely with every partner to help them deliver the iconic Checkers & Rally's experience to the communities they serve. The benefits we offer franchisees are unparalleled, and we're eager to share our success with the right partners in the San Diego area, Texas and Arizona where we see immense opportunity."

Based in Tampa, Florida, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. operates 836 restaurants.