Franchising

Checkers & Rally's opens restaurant in Louisa, Virginia

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August 18, 2026

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Checkers & Rally's has opened a restaurant in Louisa, Virginia located at 507 E. Main St., according to a press release.

The location is operated by Anis Akram, a franchisee with more than two decades of restaurant industry experience. Akram previously served as a district manager overseeing nine Burger King restaurants in New York and was an operating partner for three Popeyes locations. The Louisa restaurant marks his second Checkers & Rally's location, following his first opening in Virginia.

"I'm thrilled to open my second Checkers & Rally's location and bring the brand to Louisa for the first time," Akram said in the release. "I look forward to the restaurant being part of the community by working with local schools and athletics teams. We'll ensure we provide bold flavors to guests and are confident the restaurant will resonate with the community."

The restaurant features the company's signature double drive-thru layout, a streamlined kitchen and a patio-focused footprint designed for speed and efficiency.

"Anis' operational experience, leadership, and dedication to guest service make him a strong operator to continue the brand's development in Louisa," Peter Busse, chief development officer at Checkers & Rally's, said in the release. "We're honored to work with entrepreneurs who share the brand's passion for delivering bold flavor and exceptional value."

Merged in 1999, Checkers & Rally's operates primarily through a franchise model. The company's drive-thru concept allows developers to build on less than half an acre of land. The brand is targeting select markets across the U.S. for continued expansion.