Franchising

Checkers & Rally's revs up Las Vegas

Photo: Checkers & Rally's

January 15, 2025

Checkers and Rally's has inked a three-unit deal for Las Vegas with the first slated to open this month, according to a press release.

The restaurant is owned by LV Foodservice Concepts, a convenience store and travel plaza company with a portfolio that boasts brands like Bojangles, Sbarro and Starbucks. Jeanette Davis, SVP of operations for LV Foodservice Concepts, will oversee operations. The second and third units are planned for later this year.

"I look forward to bringing three new Checkers and Rally's restaurants to the Las Vegas area," Davis said in the release. "The restaurant holds a lot of nostalgic memories for me because it reminds me of all the road trips I took with my children, always stopping at Checkers and Rally's. We feel the brand aligns with our value system as we continue to grow our partnerships with restaurant brands to develop in our LV Foodservice travel centers and c-stores."

Robert Bhagwandat, senior director of franchise development at Checkers Drive-in Restaurant, said the Checkers and Rally's team is excited to welcome LV Foodservice Concepts.

"We are delighted to welcome LV Foodservice Concepts to the Checkers and Rally's team and are confident that their experience will allow our brand to create a strong introduction and build relationships within the community," Bhagwandat said in the release. "Checkers and Rally's continues to attract entrepreneurs who share our vision and value the passion for outstanding food and service. We look forward to working closely with LV Foodservice Concepts with the leadership of Jeanette to help them make an impact in Las Vegas with this new and upcoming venture."

Checkers and Rally's merged in 1999 to form one concept. The brands are based in Tampa, Florida, and has 750 restaurants.