The QSR brand will add one unit each in the two states, plus expand its footprint in Georgia.
The new hire hails from Foodbuy USA, where he most recently served as vice president of sourcing.
Region 3 was the fourth region to participate, with Region 5, meeting in Baltimore on May 8, up next.
New-American pasta restaurant Wildweed relies on a RATIONAL combi oven to better serve guests.
Ian Poole, who previously held a similar role at Subway, will support the Mexican QSR brand’s growth.
Starbucks will establish an additional support office in Nashville, Tenn., where it expects to have 2,000 support jobs. Many of the roles will be tied to growth in the south and east.
The Texas-based rep firm has added MAFSI Region 16 to its footprint.
Jason Michael Krantz will support dealer, consultant and end-user partners throughout MAFSI Region 3.
The new hire most recently served as a national account manager at ITW Food Equipment Group.
The fast-casual is celebrating its strongest quarter of franchise development thus far.