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Checkers beefs up development team to support expansion plans

June 14, 2010

• Basil Kazepis, director of real estate, will be directly responsible for the site selection and development of new Checkers restaurants across the United States. He has more than 20 years of development experience, most recently as development manager for Dunkin' Brands for the New York metro market.
• Greg Michael, director of franchising and new business development, will manage increasing the brand's presence in the Southeast region. He has more than three decades of franchise experience, including VP of franchising and development for Hooters of America LLC and franchising manager for the state of Florida for Dunkin' Donuts.
• Christine Elam, promoted to senior manager of franchise administration, having been with Checkers for more than eight years. She now will handle the administration for all aspects of franchise development.
• Shakon Turner, promoted to senior manager of recruitment where she will be responsible for the recruitment of existing and new franchisees. She was previously a member of the marketing department, where she worked closely with franchisees to implement the company's annual marketing and media strategy.