Fast-food chain Checkers & Rally's is introducing the $5 Pretzel Pubster Combo, featuring the Pretzel Pubster Burger with two beef hamburger patties topped with melted beer cheese with bacon crumbles, American cheese, mayo, and crispy onions, all served on a toasted pretzel bun.

The combo includes the brand's Famous Seasoned Fries and a small soft drink.

"This is pub-style indulgence without the pub price," said Scott Johnson, chief marketing officer of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. "For just five bucks, you're getting big pub flavor, bold textures, and that signature Checkers & Rally's value our guests can count on every time they roll through the drive-thru."

Checkers & Rally’s is also introducing the BBQ Pretzel Buford, featuring two large beef hamburger patties stacked with American cheese, two strips of bacon, crispy onions, Sweet & Smoky BBQ sauce and mayo, all on a toasted pretzel bun.

Checkers & Rally’s is also expanding its wing sauce lineup with the new Frank's Stingin' Honey Garlic Sauce, a sweet-and-spicy flavor combination.

To celebrate, Checkers & Rally's is hosting a sweepstakes to win a Daytona 500 VIP Experience. Through Jan. 4, 2026, Checkers & Rally's customers can scan a QR code on NASCAR-themed in-store displays for a chance to win.

Each Grand Prize Package includes:

• 2 Grandstand Tickets to the Daytona 500
• 2 Delta Air Lines flight vouchers
• 2 NASCAR Cup Series Garage & Pit Access Credentials (must be 18+)
• Hospitality access with catered food and beverages
• $1,000 VISA gift card for hotel and expenses

"It's all about bringing more excitement — whether that's in your meal or your next big win," said Johnson. "Checkers & Rally's guests know value when they see it, and this fall, we're giving them more of it than ever before."

Source: Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc.