Taco John’s Appoints Development VP

Taco John’s has named Ian Poole as vp/development. Poole will focus on supporting the Mexican QSR brand’s expansion and enhancing franchisee success through improvements across onboarding, real estate and construction.

Poole brings nearly 20 years of experience driving growth for restaurant and franchise brands to the role. He previously served as vice president of development for Subway, and played a role in expanding Dunkin’ and Planet Fitness. He was a franchisee for Burger King, Popeyes and Arby’s with Ambrosia QSR.

“Ian’s addition to the team is a landmark appointment as we continue to strengthen our franchisee development systems and path to ownership,” says Heather Neary, president and CEO of Taco John’s, in the release. “His perspective as both an executive and franchisee offer invaluable insights into how we can continue to enhance our foundation to ensure each franchisee is set up for success. As we continue to build off the momentum from last year’s operational investments, we are excited to have Ian’s expertise and support on the team.”

Taco John’s operates more than 325 locations across 21 states. The brand points to expansion into nontraditional formats as a key growth pillar.