America’s Favorite Double Drive-Through Builds Louisiana Presence
June 09, 2026 // Franchising.com // WINCHESTER, Ky.– Checkers and Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, has announced the reopening of a restaurant in Winchester, located at 1478 W. Lexington Ave. After more than a year of closure due to building repairs and operational transitions, Checkers & Rally’s reintroduced its restaurant to the community on June 5 and is spearheaded by experienced franchisee duo Robert Ruggieri and Monica Wang, with Synergy Restaurant Group LLC. This marks the group’s 18th Checkers & Rally’s franchise restaurant and its 3rd in Kentucky.
Ruggieri and Wang bring an extensive background in restaurant finance, operations, and real estate experience to Checkers & Rally’s as the group continues expanding its footprint within the quick-service industry. Led by a team with more than 30 years of experience across public accounting, restaurant financial services, and business operations, the group identified Checkers & Rally’s as a strong addition to its growing portfolio due to the brand’s efficient double drive-thru model, streamlined operations, and strong unit-level economics. Through its affiliated financial outsourcing business, the group has spent nearly two decades supporting multi-unit restaurant operators nationwide, including Checkers & Rally’s franchisees, providing firsthand insight into the brand’s long-term growth potential and operational structure…