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<div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">According to a recent story on <a href="https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/the-fastest-growing-fast-food-chain-in-every-state?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=checkers-named-fastest-growing-fast-food-chain-in-illinois-by-thrillist-3834" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thrillist</a>, a site obsessed with everything that&#8217;s worth caring about in food, drink and travel, <a href="http://checkersfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=checkers-named-fastest-growing-fast-food-chain-in-illinois-by-thrillist-3834" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Checkers</a> was named the fastest growing fast food chain in Illinois. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Thrillist turned to <a href="https://www.aggdata.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=checkers-named-fastest-growing-fast-food-chain-in-illinois-by-thrillist-3834" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AggData</a> to determine the actual numbers and growth was judged by increased percentage of locations from the end of 2014 to the most recent data available. Guidelines were determined to narrow the field and each restaurant judged needed to have at least 40 locations nationwide, at least 10 locations statewide, and an increase of at least five restaurants. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">The Thrillist story reported that Checkers nearly doubled in size with 90 percent growth from 10 to 19 locations. In fact, the brand actually has 27 restaurants operating across Illinois, with 20 located in the greater Chicago area alone. Checkers estimates it can put an additional 300 locations across Chicago as it looks to continue its strategic expansion. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">According to Jennifer Durham, chief development officer for Checkers &amp; Rally&#8217;s Restaurants, Inc., Checkers is in the midst of great growth, which the brand plans to accelerate even further in 2016. The franchise system is solid and when combined with excellent corporate support, Checkers makes for an attractive investment opportunity for prospective franchise owners looking to grow with a well-known brand. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Prospective <a href="http://checkersfranchising.com/steps_to_ownership?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=checkers-named-fastest-growing-fast-food-chain-in-illinois-by-thrillist-3834" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Checkers</a> franchisees can expect their estimated initial investment to range from $155,400 - $1,286,743, excluding real estate, with a franchisee fee of $30,000 per restaurant. Interested candidates should possess a minimum net worth of $750,000 and minimum liquid assets of $250,000.&nbsp;</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>To learn more about franchising with Checkers, <a href="http://checkers.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=checkers-named-fastest-growing-fast-food-chain-in-illinois-by-thrillist-3834" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.</div><div></div>

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