This is the first year for the Top Tech Throwdown, which culminates this summer with a meeting of the regional champions in South Carolina.
Welsh’s career includes time spent at El Pollo Loco and Qdoba, as well as TriMark.
Overall sales for Q1/26 increased by 1.0% versus Q1/25.
Todd Fenton steps into the role after serving as Kolpak’s director of operations since 2025.
The center will serve operators, dealers and others across the Michigan market and surrounding region.
Markus Paschmann of RATIONAL points to how combi ovens have evolved and what the future holds.
Aaron Applegate steps into the role at Boston Showcase Co.
The announcement describes McIlvaine has a distinguished businessman and devoted family man.
The partnership, announced May 4, reflects LTI’s continued commitment to strengthening its presence and delivering support throughout the region, it says.
Roy Long, who joined RATIONAL USA in 2023, will focus on driving growth, strengthening relationships and developing talent.