Franchising
Checkers & Rally's enters Massachusetts
December 9, 2025
Checkers & Rally's is entering Massachusetts with a location in Worcester at 99 Gold Star Blvd., according to a press release.
The restaurant is owned and operated by veteran Checkers & Rally's operators Muhammad Saleem and Kelly Moughal, a husband-and-wife team with more than 30 years of restaurants experience. Their son, Adom Moughal, is also part of the team and recently earned an operations award with Checkers & Rally's for his impact across the organization.
"Bringing Checkers & Rally's to Massachusetts represents a new chapter for our family, the communities we serve, and the brand as a whole," Kelly Moughal said in the press release. "Every time we open a restaurant, we see it as an opportunity to create careers, spark pride, and build something lasting. This location is especially meaningful because it reflects the next generation of our work, with Adom contributing his own leadership and vision. We're thrilled to introduce Worcester to the bold flavors and energy that make Checkers so special, and we're committed to earning our place as a trusted and valued part of this community."
"We're proud to introduce Checkers & Rally's brand to Massachusetts for the first time," Robert Bhagwandat, senior director of franchise development at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, said in the press release. "Expanding into a new state is a major milestone for the brand, and we're thrilled to partner with Muhammad, Kelly, and Adom to bring our bold flavors and high-energy experience to the Worcester community. We look forward to seeing local guests discover what makes Checkers & Rally's a favorite nationwide."
With over 700 restaurants and room to grow, Checkers & Rally's is a brand with flexible building formats that is aggressively expanding across the country.
