Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, the largest double drive-thru burger chain in the United States, has opened its first Connecticut store, planting its flag in Bristol.
The company said Tuesday that it has opened a store at 1146 Farmington Ave. on Rte. 6 directly across from Home Depot. The new restaurant, which is open from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m., has a single drive-thru, interior seating, and will be adding an outdoor seating area in the spring.
Checkers announced last year that it signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Tommy Barnard of Nutmeg Burger Corp. for five new restaurants in ÂÂÂand around Hartford.
Checkers will be joining Sonic Drive-in, as a newcomer to Connecticut’s fast food scene. Sonic opened its first Connecticut location in Wallingford last year and plans to open other restaurants here as well.
Checkers’ development in Hartford is part of a strategic growth strategy to expand the brand’s presence in existing markets, as well as in new cities across the country, the company said.
This five-unit deal sells out Hartford County for future development, but the rest of Connecticut, including New Haven, is still open for expansion, the company said.