Checkers (restaurant) facts for kids
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants is a popular chain of fast-food restaurants in the United States. It's famous for its drive-through service, which means you can order and pick up your food right from your car! The company runs two main brands: Checkers and Rally's.
What is Checkers & Rally's?
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants is one of the biggest groups of fast-food places in the United States. These restaurants are well-known for their "drive-through" style. This means you can stay in your car to order and get your food quickly.
The company actually operates two different restaurant names: Checkers and Rally's. Even though they have different names, they are part of the same company and serve very similar food.
How it Started
The first Checkers restaurant opened its doors in 1985. Just one year later, in 1986, the first Rally's restaurant was founded. Over time, these two brands grew and became very popular.
In June 2006, the company made a big change. It joined with another company called Taxi Holdings. This made Checkers Drive-In Restaurants a "private company." This means it's owned by a smaller group of people or a single company, rather than being traded on the stock market for anyone to buy shares.
Where Can You Find Them?
You'll find Checkers and Rally's restaurants all across the United States.
- Most of the restaurants in the eastern part of the country are called "Checkers." This includes states along the Atlantic coast.
- If you travel to the Midwestern United States or the Western United States, you'll mostly see restaurants named "Rally's."
So, depending on where you are, you might see one name or the other, but they are both part of the same fast-food family!
What's on the Menu?
Checkers and Rally's are famous for their tasty fast food. They serve classic American favorites that many people love.
- Burgers: They offer a variety of juicy burgers, which are a main part of their menu.
- Cajun French Fries: One of their most popular items is their special "Cajun French fries." These fries are seasoned with a unique blend of spices, giving them a distinct and delicious flavor that sets them apart from regular fries.
They also offer other items like milkshakes, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches, making sure there's something for everyone to enjoy quickly and easily from their car.
