Real Estate Manager, Franchise Development

United States and 1 more (Remote)

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Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,500+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world:
Yum! Brands.

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re  fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.

This role requires current residency within either the New York City or Boston metropolitan areas.

About the Job:

The Real Estate Manager, Franchise Development is responsible for leading franchise development through new store growth in the Northeast region (NJ to ME) and drives impact across the Taco Bell business through partnerships with Franchisees. With this role, the opportunities are endless:
Partner with Franchisees for market planning, site sourcing, site selection, design, building permitting, and construction guidance. Utilize internal and external partners, including brokers, developers, brand planning, brand design, real estate, and operations to maximize growth opportunities in multiple markets. The Real Estate Manager, Franchise Development will report to the Director of Franchise Development (East).

The Day-to-Day:

• Partner to achieve the US national new store Franchise Development Plan and build a pipeline for future franchise development growth.
• Shepard projects through the Taco Bell Development Approval process.
• Complete and execute plans and strategies for priority markets in designated regions.
• Identify and action against trade areas best suited to urban development.
• Identify opportunities in rural markets to develop small freestanding assets or viable endcaps with drive-thru or inline assets.
• Identify areas where new franchisees are needed and partner with the Franchise Recruiting team to recruit.
• Develop, fill, and maintain the pipeline of new restaurants;
  Forecast the timeline of new restaurant openings and assess risks.
• Act as owner for designated markets and help lead the broader development team toward the development goals established in those trade areas.
• Engage with the Brand Strategy team to find solutions to development barriers such as impact, growth approval, viable vehicles, etc.

Is this you?

• BS/BA degree in Finance/Accounting/Real Estate; MBA preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
• At least 8 years of development-related experience; franchising or restaurant industry experience with proven ability to break through the existing development complexity a plus.
• High proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to effectively influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Able to travel 25-30% within the Northeast Region.
• Ability to think and act quickly and effectively under pressure while maintaining a calm, professional attitude, even in crisis situations.
• Ability to review and understand financial statements, other legal documents, and ability to understand overarching strategies and restaurant economics.

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Remote work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Car allowance and monthly cell phone & internet reimbursement
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
• Generous parental leave…