Jasper-based Sidal, Inc. has agreed to sell Rally’s franchise operations to Checker’s Drive-In Restaurant, Inc.

The Rally's restaurants in the Tri-State that were part of the sale include the Jasper, Vincennes and Terre Haute locations.  It's believed that at least for now, the restaurants will still carry the Rally's name.

Other restaurant operations sold by Sidal as part of the deal include:

                East Chicago (5 stores)

                Fort Wayne (7 stores)

                South Bend (2 stores)

                Springfield, IL (1 store)

"The sale of the Rally’s franchise operations was a decision that will provide business opportunities for both organizations,” stated Al Ruckriegel, owner/operator of Sidal, Inc. “Our Company’s solid foundation of restaurant experience provides strong roots for future expansion and development.”

The Indiana Office of Tourism Development will hold a news conference at 5:15 p.m. in Super Bowl Village for the final two Super 46 Sandwiches. Select members of the media and celebrities will taste the final two sandwiches and give their opinion publically.

A German inspired Bratwurst sandwich from the Schnitzelbank Restaurant in Jasper, Ind. is competing against a Mile High Club sandwich from Indianapolis’ Rock Cola 50s Café to be named the best Super 46 Sandwich in Indiana.

The final four sandwiches in Indiana Office Tourism Development's Super 46 Sandwich promotion have been determined with the Schnitzelbank Bratwurst still in the hunt for national glory.

The Super 46 Sandwich promotion was launched by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee and the publishers of Indianapolis Monthly, to showcase Indiana foods and restaurants to Super Bowl visitors. Since voting began on Jan. 3 for the Super 46 Sandwiches, 199,548 votes have been cast.

The remaining restaurants in the promotion include: Triple XXX Family Restaurant in West Lafayette, Rock Cola 50s Café in Indianapolis, Papa Roux in Indianapolis and Schnitzelbank in Jasper. The contest began with 46 sandwiches with eight from restaurants located outside of central Indiana.