Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. is an American fast food double drive-through chain founded in 1986, operating under the Checkers and Rally's brands. The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida; Checkers was founded in Mobile, Alabama, and Rally's in Louisville, Kentucky. It went public in 1991 and pursues a franchise-focused growth strategy, expanding through franchising opportunities across the United States.

The chain comprises 472 Checkers restaurants and 273 Rally's restaurants, from a total of nearly 900 restaurants, with approximately 745 locations currently operating across 20 states and the District of Columbia. It is recognised as one of the largest drive-thru focused fast food chains in the United States, with a format built around double drive-through service.

The menu covers burgers, hot dogs, chicken, fish, milkshakes and soft drinks, alongside the signature Famous Seasoned Fries. The brands are guided by a 'Crazy Good Food' philosophy emphasising bold flavours and value.

The company's franchise model has drawn industry recognition, including rankings on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, a Top Food and Beverage Franchise listing from Franchise Business Review, and a 'Best Drive-Thru in America' award from QSR Magazine.