Popeyes, Checkers to open soon in Noble Square | Eater Chicago

"Opening July 16 at 1555 W. Division Street in the Polish Triangle, this new fast-food burger location is positioned to attract younger, trendier customers and is the closest outlet to downtown among the roughly two dozen local locations. The franchisee, Aby Mohamed, received permission to run this site and a neighboring fried-chicken restaurant; the two will remain separate operations with distinct kitchens and public entrances, connected only by an interior hallway, and will not commingle brands. The concept is value-minded—targeting roughly $5 meals—and highlights all‑beef burgers, bold, cravable flavors, and seasoned fries that are popular enough to be sold frozen in grocery stores. The brand dates to 1986, was acquired by private equity in 2017, and is pursuing aggressive expansion in the Chicago area as part of a plan to add many more locations. This particular storefront, which lacks a drive‑thru, sits next to a 1930s-era building formerly home to older local burger concepts and recently received retro-looking tile work." - Ashok Selvam