TAMPA,
Fla., July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkers
& Rally's, an iconic drive-thru restaurant chain known for
flavorful, craveable food at a great value, today announced it has
entered a partnership for distribution services with McLane
Company, the largest systems distributor in America. The strategic
alliance aims to strengthen operational efficiency and
cost-effectiveness for Checkers as the company focuses on long-term
growth.
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"We are pleased to announce McLane as our exclusive national
distribution partner, an important transition for our business as
we reinforce our commitment to strengthening our operations in
order to deliver unparalleled service and value to our customers,"
said Christopher Ward, Chief Supply
Chain Officer at Checkers & Rally's. "McLane is a trusted
partner that will be instrumental in streamlining our distribution
operations and creating substantial savings across our 800
locations. We believe this is an important step forward in setting
the company up for long-term growth and success, and we look
forward to our partnership."
The partnership with McLane's restaurant business unit marks an
important development for Checkers as it works to expand its
footprint and deliver long-term growth. With a nationwide network
of distribution centers and a state-of-the-art fleet, McLane
delivers to nearly every zip code in the country, which will
streamline operations across Checkers' 800 locations.
"McLane is honored for the opportunity to serve Checkers and
Rally's, both exceptional brands that align with our business
philosophy and people-first attitude," said Susan Adzick, president, McLane restaurant. "Our
teammates deliver excellence for our customers every day, and I'm
confident we will do great work together."
Leveraging McLane's extensive distribution center network of
more than 80 locations, longstanding reputation, investments in
technology and operational efficiency will enhance Checkers
distribution system. It also will enable Checkers to ensure on-time
deliveries, improve order fill rates, better support promotions and
LTOs, and help maintain cold chain and logistics at best-in-class
standards.
About Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Based in Tampa, Fla., Checkers
Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., an iconic and innovative drive-thru
restaurant chain known for its bold, craveable food, famous fries,
exceptional value, and people-first attitude, operates and
franchises both CheckersĀ® and Rally'sĀ® restaurants. With 800
restaurants and room to grow, Checkers & Rally's is a proven
brand with flexible building formats that is aggressively expanding
across the country. Checkers & Rally's is dedicated to being a
place where franchisees and employees who work hard can create
opportunities for themselves, their families, and their
communities. In recent years, the brand has earned several of the
industry's most prestigious awards including: "#1 Most Craveable
Fries" by Restaurant Business 2020 and 2018; Best Franchise Deal
and "Best Drive-Thru in America" by QSR Magazine; Top Food and
Beverage Franchise by Franchise Business Review; the "Hot! Again"
award from Nation's Restaurant News and has consistently been
ranked on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500.
About McLane Company
Founded in 1894, McLane Company Inc. is one of the largest
distributors in America, serving convenience stores, mass
merchants, and chain restaurants. As an industry-leading partner to
the biggest retail and restaurant businesses, McLane buys, sells,
delivers, and serves the world's most beloved brands. With
headquarters in Temple, Texas,
McLane has more than 80 distribution centers across the country,
employs more than 25,000 teammates, and delivers to nearly every
zip code in the US. McLane is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
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