Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. operates nearly 900 fast-food locations across 20 U.S. states and the District of Columbia under the Checkers and Rally's brands. The Tampa, Florida-headquartered company operates a dual drive-through format, a model the chain has maintained since Checkers' founding in 1986 and Rally's founding in 1985. The two brands merged in 1999. Checkers went public in 1991.
The company's menu centres on burgers, hot dogs, chicken, and fish, alongside its signature Famous Seasoned Fries, milkshakes, and soft drinks. The chain positions itself around bold flavours and value, operating primarily through a franchise model that has expanded steadily across the country. The company operates approximately 745 locations, comprising 472 Checkers restaurants and 273 Rally's locations.
