Both restaurants Sonic and Checkers are expected to open in LaVale in the near future. Developer Dharmesh “Danny” Kotek has brought several businesses to the area, including Dunkin’ and Mountain City Liquors. There are plans for additional Dunkin’ locations. Checker’s is expected to locate in the former Rita’s Italian Ice location, along National Highway, while Sonic should be locating on Vocke Road, according to the Cumberland Times-News.