Tuscaloosa Checkers Location Gets New Owner

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Global Midsouth Corp. on Monday announced it is the new owner and operator of the Checkers location on 15th Street in Tuscaloosa.

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Along with a location in Huntsville, the Tuscaloosa location will now be headed up by franchise owner Sedrick Turner, who serves as president of Global Midsouth Corp.

The company says Turner stepped in after the previous owner left the business.

“With every restaurant we operate, we aim to elevate the guest experience, strengthen our team, and serve the surrounding community,” Turner said. “I’ve spent over three decades building and leading franchise operations, and I believe success comes from staying hands-on, empowering your people, and delivering consistent quality. Huntsville and Tuscaloosa are dynamic markets with great energy, and I’m excited to be part of their continued growth. These locations represent a chance to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.”

Turner boasts more than three decades of experience in franchising and restaurant operations, along with an expressed commitment to "operational excellence and team development."

Global Midsouth Corp. says the two new additions expand Turner's growing portfolio to 16 Checkers and Rally’s restaurants across Alabama, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee, with continued plans for strategic growth through both new development and acquisition.

“Sedrick is the kind of franchisee every brand hopes to attract—experienced, driven, and deeply committed to both people and performance,” Senior Director of Franchise Development at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Robert Bhagwandat said. “He understands what it takes to run great restaurants and grow with purpose. As he brings his leadership to these Huntsville and Tuscaloosa locations, we’re confident they’ll continue to thrive under his direction.”

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