News Summary
The Rally’s fast-food location on Richmond Road in Lexington, Kentucky, has reopened after being closed for over a year due to a fire. The restaurant celebrated its grand reopening on March 26, 2025, with special promotions for customers, including free meals and branded merchandise. The location aims to re-establish itself as a community favorite while enhancing local job opportunities. The reopening marks a significant step in the restaurant’s commitment to the Lexington community and aims to contribute to the area’s dining landscape.
Lexington, Kentucky – Rally’s Fast-Food Location on Richmond Road Reopens Following Year-Long Closure Due to Fire
The Rally’s fast-food location at 2975 Richmond Road, near Kroger, has officially reopened its doors on March 26, 2025, after being closed for more than a year due to a devastating fire that occurred in September 2023. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the fire incident, which primarily affected the kitchen and the back of the building.
With its reopening, the restaurant aims to re-establish itself in a prime location near the Man o’War intersection, known for its popular menu items including burgers, hot dogs, spicy fries, and shakes. The kitchen renovations and overall rebuilding took several months, with the location remaining boarded up until August 2024.
Grand Opening Celebrations and Promotions
To mark its reopening, the restaurant hosted a grand opening celebration featuring special promotions for patrons. The first 50 customers who made a purchase on March 26 at 10 a.m. and again at 5 p.m. were rewarded with a free Big Buford. On the following day, March 27, the first 25 guests received exclusive branded swag, including baseball caps from Checkers and Rally’s. On March 28, additional giveaways took place, with the first 50 guests at both 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. receiving a complimentary small fry with their purchase.
Business Background and Community Integration
The Richmond Road Rally’s is owned and operated by The Falcons Group, based in Atlanta, which has held the franchise since 2021. The company is focused not only on bringing its signature bold flavors and exceptional value back to Lexington but also on creating job opportunities and supporting career growth in the community.
Rally’s fast food chain has a notable history, having merged with Checkers in 1999 to operate under a single burger concept. Currently headquartered in Tampa, the company boasts over 700 locations primarily located in the Midwest, South, and Eastern United States. Each restaurant typically operates on less than half an acre of land, making them notably smaller than many competing drive-thru eateries.
Rally’s was originally founded in Louisville, Kentucky, and is well recognized for its Famous Seasoned Fries, which are also distributed in grocery stores. The restaurant’s operating hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday, providing ample time for both lunch and late-night cravings.
The reopening of Rally’s on Richmond Road signifies not only the return of a beloved fast-food option but also a commitment to reintegrate into the Lexington community and cater to the local fanbase once again. As the local economy continues to rebound, the restaurant’s presence is anticipated to contribute positively to the area’s dining landscape.
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