Wow, Checkers, the place do I begin? I’ve by no means been a giant fan of Checkers, however again within the day, I used to be a large Rally’s fan.
I may by no means resist going by way of the double drive-thru for a chili canine, fries, or a fried apple pie.
What do Checkers and Rally’s need to do with one another? We are able to bounce into their historical past beneath, however first, let’s speak in regards to the meals!
All About Checkers and Rally’s
Bacon Pepper Jack Buford
After watching my bud, The Endorsement, rave in regards to the new Checkers burger, the Bacon Pepper Jack Buford, I knew I needed to give it a attempt. I don’t attempt each particular they launch, however he actually bought it to me. You may watch the video and see for your self.
The Checkers Bacon Pepper Jack Buford has two hand-seasoned patties topped with Pepper Jack cheese, two slices of bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, Candy & Smoky BBQ sauce, mayo and chopped up bacon bits. The burger will set you again $5.99.
I requested for the elimination of lettuce and tomato, however that didn’t occur, which meant I must contact the offensive objects. After reassembling the sandwich, it seems to be fairly good so long as we ignore the frivolously melted cheese slices.
The burger patties, whereas correctly seasoned, had been heat, not sizzling. It explains why the cheese didn’t soften all the way in which.
They went gentle on the BBQ sauce and mayo, which is a disgrace. The concept for a extremely nice burger is there, however the Bacon Pepper Jack Buford execution left so much to be desired.
In case you’ve obtained a fantastic Checkers or Rally’s Hamburgers close to you, I’m fairly positive that you simply’re going to fare higher.
The seasoned fries are an absolute must-have; I’m positive that you simply’re effectively conscious of that. To capitalize on their reputation, Fry-Seasoned Rooster Tenders have discovered their approach onto the menu.
They don’t style like their well-known seasoned fries, however I get pleasure from them. And the honey mustard is the proper dipping sauce for these beauties.
Fry Lover’s Double Cheeseburger
The Fry Lover’s Double Cheeseburger is craveable and one thing it’s best to take into account ordering. We’re speaking about two hand-seasoned patties topped with a handful of their Well-known Seasoned Fries, American cheese, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo.
If I’m selecting one burger on the menu to eat, it’s this child.
Checkers in South Florida
Over time, Checkers and Rally’s have continued to develop and are finest recognized for the “Massive Buford” and “Checkerburger.”
The Well-known Seasoned Fries and numerous milkshake flavors… banana is my favourite.
The chili canine is my responsible pleasure. I skip the cheese and luxuriate in this fella with solely chili, diced pink onions, and yellow mustard.
The chili is good, so in the event you’ve obtained some sizzling sauce close to you, a number of drops will make it higher.
Cinnamon Fried Apple Pies
The apple pie turnover has a crispy exterior stuffed with candy apples, all coated in a mix of cinnamon and sugar.
The fried Cinnamon Apple Pie was my commonplace dessert selection till the pies had been retired from the menu.
Fortunately, they’ve come to their senses, and on the finish of 2023, the fried pies returned to the menu nationwide.
Checkers and Rally’s Historical past
Checkers was based in 1986 by Jim Mattei and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The unique idea was to supply a double drive-thru with a restricted menu, providing clients fast service and high quality meals.
In 1999, Checkers merged with one other fast-food chain known as Rally’s, based in 1985. The 2 manufacturers maintained their separate names however grew to become sister firms underneath the umbrella of Checkers Drive-In Eating places, Inc.
The merger with Rally’s allowed Checkers to develop its attain considerably. Each manufacturers shared related menu objects, resembling burgers, sizzling canines, fries, and milkshakes, emphasizing inexpensive, quick meals.
The final time I bear in mind seeing a Rally’s Hamburgers in South Florida was within the late Nineteen Nineties.
Apple Rooster Nuggets?
Let me depart you with an amusing story about my bud Ed; a few years in the past, Checkers had Apple Nuggets as a dessert.
We had been on the drive-thru, and I requested Ed if he needed Apple Nuggets, and his reply was: “Apples with rooster? That’s disgusting!”
Whoever mentioned something about rooster?