Dion Ireland steps into the role and will work alongside Jon Jacobs, SilverChef’s president of U.S. operations.
Canadian restaurant operator Foodtastic also has grown Inspire Brands’ Jimmy John’s portfolio across Canada.
Foodservice Design Professionals helps Spring Branch ISD with renovations to one of its serveries.
The new hire previously served in senior operations and marketing roles at Chipotle, followed by operations and sales roles at Cintas.
The manufacturer’s portfolio includes equipment brands MagiKitch’n, Bakers Pride, Lang, Wells, Star and APW.
The appointments support the dealership’s continued expansion in New England.
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.