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Checkers names McKee chief development officer

TAMPA Fla. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. on Thursday named Lynette McKee to the new post of senior vice president and chief development officer for the company, which has 840 units operating under the Checkers and Rally’s brands.

 

McKee most recently was vice president of franchising for Dunkin’ Brands. She previously had served in a variety of franchising management positions with Burger King, Metromedia Restaurant Group and Denny’s.

 

 

 

“McKee’s appointment comes at a time when interest in franchising opportunities with our Checkers and Rally’s brands is taking off,” said Enrique Silva, president and chief executive of Checkers.

 

 

 

Tampa-based Checkers this year has opened 30 new units in eight states with both new and existing franchisees. The company now has units in 29 states and the District of Columbia.

 

 

 

McKee also serves on the boards of the National Restaurant Association and the Women’s Foodservice Forum.

 

 

 

Contact Ron Ruggless at [email protected]

 

 

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