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Checkers Drive-In Restaurants

Financing

Checkers has the upper hand in a drive-thru future

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2021

Frances Allen, CEO of the drive-thru burger chain, joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about the industry’s challenges and the chain’s growth strategies.

Food

Bacon is sizzling on chain menus

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 27, 2021

Chefs at restaurant chains are taking bacon beyond the traditional applications, tempting customers with new techniques and products.

Financing

Armed with new funds, Checkers looks to build on a strong 2020

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2021

The drive-thru burger chain has a new loyalty program, new franchisees and is testing a new kitchen design.

Financing

Checkers gets a $20M cash injection

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2021

The drive-thru chain, which was struggling before the pandemic, has seen sales surge and received new funding from Oak Hill Capital to further growth.

Workforce

4 ways chains are retaining employees during the pandemic

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 02, 2020

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

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 19, 2020

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.

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