Property Acquisition Manager

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Chopstix is part of QSRP (Quick Service Restaurant Platform), a company dedicated to delivering mouthwatering food experiences to our 100 million customers annually through our 1,200+ restaurants and 7,000 employees in 9 key countries. Our product offering proudly represents a culturally diverse selection of brands across QSR, including US-style burgers, Belgian-rooted fast casual, French-inspired concepts, and more.

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We’re on the hunt… for a hungry Property Acquisition Manager to add to our current team!

London-based | UK-wide travel | Full-Time

Chopstix is one of the fastest-growing QSR brands in the UK and we’ve got big plans to grow even faster.

We’re looking for a go-getter with fresh ideas, a keen eye for opportunity, and a drive to find the next great Chopstix location. Whether you’ve got experience in retail, property, or commercial roles or you’re just that person who’s always spotting the next hot spot.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Love exploring and analysing potential new sites
• Build great relationships with landlords, agents & partners
• Get a buzz from securing deals and driving real business growth
• Think commercially and act with confidence
• Aren’t afraid to challenge the norm

The Property Acquisition Manager plays a vital role in supporting the growth of the business through the identification and acquisition of high-performing new sites. Reporting to the Head of Property, they will take a proactive and analytical approach to sourcing and evaluating locations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. With a commercial focus, the role also includes managing agents, landlords, and other external partners to secure favourable terms and maintain cost-efficiency throughout the acquisition process.

To support both the Head of Property and the operations function and ensure that we have an open communication platform that ultimately enables us to grow the business, increase our sales line and deliver profitability at all levels.

• Support the Head of Property in identifying and securing new sites that meet our strategic and financial objectives.
• Conduct detailed location analysis, market research, and competitor benchmarking to assess site feasibility.
• Lead site acquisition negotiations, securing the best possible lease or purchase terms.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including landlords, franchisees, agents, developers, and solicitors.
• Attend and contribute to legal negotiations to ensure timelines are met and interests protected.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the wider property market to promote the Chopstix brand and secure future opportunities.
• Oversee and motivate retained property agents, ensuring focus and alignment with business needs.
• Maintain and update internal databases including town/city rankings, demographic reports, footfall analysis, and tracking of competitor activity.
• Produce Board-level reports and recommendations for prospective sites.
• Monitor market trends, emerging locations, and industry developments.
• Perform general administrative duties to support the property team, ensuring accurate documentation and records are maintained.

Performance is measured through the volume and quality of new site acquisitions, the speed and effectiveness of progressing opportunities from identification to deal closure, and the strength of the location pipeline. Success also includes negotiating cost-efficient lease terms, producing timely and accurate analysis, and maintaining strong agent relationships and market insight. High stakeholder satisfaction, both internal and external, acts as a key indicator of overall effectiveness.

Chopstix leaders develop themselves and their teams to reach their full potential while demonstrating genuine passion for the brand, its people and its products. They plan and organise effectively, make informed decisions using data, and communicate with impact. They embrace change, deliver excellent customer service by building strong relationships, and take ownership for…