In March 2017, Oak Hill Capital Partners announced a definitive agreement to acquire Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. from Sentinel Capital Partners for an aggregate value of approximately $525 million.
In 2014, Wellspring sold Checkers to another private equity firm, Sentinel Capital Partners. On March 23, 2017, Checkers announced that it would be sold to Oak Hill Capital Partners for $525 million.
Before he became a Grammy-nominated rapper, Rick Ross grew up in a rough part of Carol City, Florida. While working at a car wash during his teen years, Ross would go across the street to Checkers to meet up with his friends to grub. And when he made it big years later, he decided to buy his own franchise.
Checkers is a South African supermarket retailer owned by sister retailer and discount chain Shoprite. Founded in 1956 by Norman Hertz Herber, the chain operates across Southern Africa. In September 2024, Checkers had 597 stores across South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia.
50 Cent has been the ultimate Petty Wap as of late after he sued his fellow rapper frenemy, Rick Ross, for doing a freestyle over his “In Da Club” beat on Renzel Remixes.
In the past, the "huffing" rule was used. For this, if a player noticed that the opponent had failed to capture when the option was open (even if the offending piece had already captured one or more pieces that turn), the player can huff the offending piece before the next move is made and it is removed from the board.
“Checkers” is the American name. In British English, and in various other English-speaking nations, these games are called “Draughts“. Though most people do not know it, the game we know today as Draughts has a long and storied history.
The major beneficial shareholder in Shoprite Checkers is the Chairman, Christo Wiese, holding over 16% of the shares (89 917 398). The CEO, James (Whitey) Basson holds slightly just under 2% of the company shares (10 110 084).
Which franchise is most profitable in South Africa?
Some of the most profitable franchises in South Africa include fast-food franchises like McDonald's, KFC, and Steers, as well as retail franchises like Pick n Pay and Spar.
🚨 Shoprite CEO earns R87 million as sales soar past R250 billion! Shoprite's CEO, Pieter Engelbrecht, has reportedly received a staggering R87 million in total pay for the 2025 financial year. This comes as the retail giant announced over R250 billion in sales, marking a significant increase from the previous year.
In 2012 Dr Dre was worth $63million while Jay-z was worth $17million Fast forward to 2025, Jay-z is worth $2.8billion while Dr Dre is worth $850m Jay-z still married but Dr Dre divorced What lesson can you pick from this?
As per Celebrity Net Worth, the multi-platinum-selling American rapper has a net worth of $250 million. Born in Missouri, Eminem grew up with his single mom.
Beyoncé hits billionaire status per Forbes, the fifth musician ever—joining Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Rihanna. The 44-year-old star soared thanks to killer tours and smart moves on ownership and control.
Most historians agree that the American company White Castle was the first fast-food outlet, starting in Wichita, Kansas in 1916 with food stands and founding in 1921, selling hamburgers for five cents apiece from its inception and spawning numerous competitors and emulators.
Rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross has been the owner of multiple Checkers locations for the past eight years. In 2011 he began purchasing a slew of Wingstop chains, so it makes sense that he'd want to grow his ventures into fast food.
