Young Popeyes Restaurant Manager Chooses Checkers for Growth Opportunity

Checkers & Rally’s Restaurants, Inc. (Checkers®), the largest double drive-thru chain in the United States, continues to attract entrepreneurs with extensive experience the quick service restaurant industry looking for new opportunities. The latest member to join the brand’s fast-growing team is Hanif Hashimi, who is slated to open his first restaurant in the Bronx, NY.

At the young age of 25, Hashimi already has experience and has excelled in the franchise industry as the former district manager of ten Popeyes Louisiana Kitchens. During this period, Hashimi led a team that produced record-breaking results within the first week of opening. Having worked his way up to a managerial position over a few years, Hashimi joins Checkers with quick serve restaurant operational skills that will help to ensure his success with the brand.

“The growth of Checkers has been made possible through the efforts of strong operations and entrepreneurs who understand the quick service industry, such as Hanif,” said Jennifer Durham, Vice President of Franchise Development for Checkers & Rally’s Restaurants, Inc. “We’re looking forward to seeing Hanif utilize his youthful determination and passion to thrive within our system.”

Based on the growth opportunities presented by Checkers, Hashimi plans to be a significant player in expanding the brand’s presence, and hopes to eventually open multiple locations.

“I am looking forward to working with Checkers in my first venture as a young business owner,” Hashimi said. “Checkers is a rapidly growing brand, and I see great potential in its business model and product.”

Checkers continues to add craveable menu selections and introduce daring flavors to its fans. Options such as Monsterella Stix, Cold Creations and the original Big Buford® aim to bring the freshest ingredients and boldest flavors to hungry guests. The company continues to innovate, and remains true to its commitment to provide crazy good food at an exceptional value.

“The Checkers franchise opportunity is different because the Company is the largest franchisee; we own and operate 40% of our system, which ensures both products and initiatives are tested before rollout to the franchise community.” Durham said. “This aligns us with our franchisees by putting our focus squarely on restaurant profitability and guest satisfaction.”

Checkers continues to grow, with opportunities for ownership available in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, New York and Washington D.C., among other cities. The brand is coming off a highly successful 2014, in which they opened 35 new locations and crossed the 800 restaurant count mark. Checkers continued four straight years of positive system-wide comp sales in 2014, and the brand continues to grow, signing 65 new franchisees in the last two years. Checkers & Rally’s entered 2015 with more than 80 restaurant sites approved for development in 2015, and in the first two months of the year, the brand has already approved 10 new franchisees.