National burger chain Checkers is set to open a second Columbia location. What we know
A national restaurant brand known for burgers, fries and more will open a second location in Columbia.
Checkers, which has hundreds of restaurants in the U.S., will open a spot at 901 Bush River Road in Columbia. That’s just east of Interstate 26 and less than a mile west of the Dutch Square Center mall. It will be on the site where an H. Rubin Vision Center was formerly located.
A ribbon cutting for the Bush River Road Checkers is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 12, according to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The first 100 guests will get a coupon for a free menu item, the chamber notes.
This will be the second Checkers to debut in Columbia in 2024. A location at 7373 Two Notch Road opened its doors on June 17. The Atlanta-based Falcons Group is the developer of the two Columbia Checkers. Falcons Group operates Checkers (and its associated brand Rally’s) in a number of states, per its website.
The menu at Checkers includes a host of burgers, as well as hot dogs, fries, chicken tenders, fish sandwiches, slushies and more. Among the items on the menu is the colossal Triple Big Buford, which the restaurant bills as the “boss of all burgers.” It comes stacked with three large seasoned patties of beef and a wealth of condiments.
