Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue II, 2014 | Page 17

several restaurant franchises, but
finds their potential is limited
compared to Checkers.
“The reason I chose Checkers is that
the brand is very well known in the
Chicago market. It opened more
opportunities to grow in areas that I
couldn’t with my other franchises,”
Aby said. “Checkers is seeing huge
numbers now. And it’s because customers love the product, the quality,
and the franchise — they take care
of their customers.”

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hicago
area
Checkers
multi-unit franchisee, Aby
Mohamed, has the qualities
of a superhero. He uses his superpowers to make a big impact. His
employees, business partners, and
customers would agree. Aby loves
what he does and is passionate
about changing other people’s lives
and helping them succeed to reach
their goals.

His road to success wasn’t
always an easy one.

Born in Mauritania, Africa, he
moved to the US in 1999 to help

support his family back home.
Starting as a gas station cashier, he
worked hard and worked his way
up. “I never give up,” Aby said. “My
boss believed in me and gave me an
opportunity, a franchise partnership. It was critical at the time.”

Aby looked into 50 to 60 concepts
and knows what it takes to be
successful. Checkers sales-to-investment ratio is double the
industry average.*

“What is
most impressive about
Checkers is that they will
do everything in their power
to help franchisees
succeed.
”

Over the past 15 years, Aby has
built an impressive portfolio, including 18 gas stations at one point.
Now he is a multi-unit owner of

“For people looking to add another
franchise to their portfolio, I encourage everyone to tak