Checkers president/CEO resigns, taps former BK exec as successor

TAMPA Fla. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., the 800-unit double-drive thru burger chain based here, named Enrique "Rick" Silva as president and chief executive, succeeding Keith Sirois, who is retiring but will continue to serve as the chairman emeritus.

Silva most recently was senior vice president of franchise operations for Burger King Corp. He was with Burger King for more than 13 years.

Checkers, which also includes the Rally's brand, was