Checkers Drive-In Restaurants

4 ways chains are retaining employees during the pandemic

From bonuses to custom-created sandwiches, restaurant chains around the country are trying to keep their valuable resources in-house during a stressful time.

Operations

Restaurants tap low- and high-tech solutions to smooth operations during the pandemic

Operators share the innovations that are getting them through these challenging times.

Financing

The pandemic has been good to Checkers

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2020

The drive-thru restaurant chain has improving sales and wants to expand, says RB’s The Bottom Line. It just has to restructure that debt first.

Financing

Why Checkers is facing a restructuring

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2020

The drive-thru restaurant chain may have been built for a pandemic, but it wasn’t ready for one, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

A couple of surprises come to chain menus—along with several more expected items

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 09, 2020

Two brands take a new direction while others get ready for summer eating.

Financing

Restaurant bankruptcies are increasing, and more could be on the way

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2020

A Fitch Ratings report says Steak ‘n Shake and Checkers are at risk in a worsening operating environment, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Checkers & Rally’s names Frances Allen CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 17, 2020

The longtime industry executive takes over for Rick Silva, who has left the company after 13 years.

Food

Which chain has the most craveable fries?

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 23, 2019

Consumers rank their top 10 favorites from a field of hundreds.

Leadership

Checkers & Rally’s enlists marketing vet as CMO

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 18, 2019

Dwayne Chambers most recently served as chief marketing officer for P.F. Chang’s.

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