Director, Franchise Development

In this role, reporting to the Head of Development for Pizza Hut, you will BOLDLY lead and execute Pizza Hut’s asset transformation and growth strategy as the Director of Franchise Development. This is a dynamic role that requires a multi-dimensional skillset and COURAGE to add value and support to our franchise partners as they grow, transform and modernize Pizza Hut stores across the US. 

The Director of Franchise Development oversees franchise development and market planning and analysis.  The team provides strategic support to franchisees and other functions by identifying development growth opportunities, recommending the right restaurant type based on in-depth data analysis.

Your Team will; Identify opportunities, negotiate Development Agreements, manage openings and closures, and offer best practices and tools in regard to market planning, real estate, store design, and construction. Your team is BOLD, AGILE, COLLABORATIVE, CULTURE CHAMPIONS and are POSITIVELY DISRUPTIVE.

New & Existing Franchise Development:

• Lead the Development of the Pizza Hut Growth & Development strategy segmented with immediate, mid-term, and long-term strategies.  Gain Pizza Hut Leadership Team and Franchise Leadership alignment on key strategies.
• Partner with cross functional leaders to develop asset type and trade area penetration strategies (free standing, inline/endcap, non-traditional/express) and new format strategies (mobile, smallbox, etc.).
• Ensure team structure and capability match the evolving needs of the business. Elevate function and develop import/export model with Pizza Hut Global for talent and Know How/Best Practices.
• Be a Brand visionary who is able to recognize and track trends while leading the Pizza Hut Development strategy  to be trend setters in the industry and set the Brand up for future growth.
• Drive process and discipline deep into the organization to deliver world class one system commercial business mindset and improve the Pizza Hut business model.
• Be an entrepreneurial thinker who understands the importance of compelling Unit Economic Model.
• Own related systems, processes, IT relationships, etc.  Establish process for assessment of future needs and continuous improvement to meet evolution of business model.
• Support Pizza Hut LT as needed in planning, business reviews, and special projects.
• Manages all phases of franchise development process and support: market planning, site selection & approval, real estate contracts, permitting, construction, and turnover/grand opening on projects from inception. 
• Build relationships and work with franchisees to influence commitment against market plans and support ongoing development results aligned with those plans.
• Execute assessment and qualification process for new franchisees entering the Pizza Hut system through new unit development or acquisition.
• Delivers effective and streamlined communication to franchise system on development pipeline.

Market Planning and Analysis:

• Develop, maintain, and execute Pizza Hut market planning processes to enable and accelerate the Growth & Development Strategy.  Includes benchmarking and competitive analysis.
• Monitor and audit development standards and success criteria to insure process discipline and relevance.
• Provide tools and guidance on market planning, mapping and trade area prioritization. 
• Leverage and innovate with Technology to provide world class solutions to the field and our franchisees.
• Provide analytical leadership for growth and reinvestment strategies, franchise returns/paybacks, growth potential by market.

Required Qualifications:

• You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Bachelor’s degree; Masters preferred. Or relevant experience 
• Must have strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, logical thinking, and a desire to have a large commercial impact on the organization.  Being a Customer Maniac is a must.
• Must have proven track record in leading team of direct reports, development vision, and driving results via creative thinking and problem solving.  Proven track record in hiring and developing direct reports.
• Proven track record of influencing and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task & generate actionable recommendations.  Demonstrated track record of strong Project Management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal & team skills with ability to present to Senior Leadership
• Previous experience with modeling complex business issues in order to influence decisions with a data driven point of view. 
• Clear communication, organizational and strong interpersonal skills are a necessity.  Ability to partner well with cross-functional departments and work with all levels of management, including senior management. 
• Ability to efficiently manage workload well with shifting priorities.  Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced and deadline-driven environment. 
• Strong system/technical skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite with strong/advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Disruptive thinker with a Challenger Mindset.
• Ability to travel up to 40% (under normal circumstances).

Salary Range: $160,400 - $169,920 annually + bonus eligibility and stock-based compensation. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors. 

Who We Are

Founded in 1958, Pizza Hut - a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. - now operates more than 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. Pizza Hut is leading the way in providing customers with great experiences, innovating with technology and new products, as well as delivering exceptional service.

Our People & Culture

We're looking for people who LOVE pizza and thrive in a fun, past paced, and customer-centric environment. At our corporate campuses, Pizza Hut has created the perfect place for you to grow your career. Every day, you’ll work to support our franchisees and teams across the U.S., continuously challenging yourself to feed more possibilities. In return, we’ll provide professional development and career growth opportunities so that you can become your best and achieve your goals. And we’ll sweeten the deal by immersing you in our world-class recognition culture and providing a robust array of benefits, some highlights include:

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round half day Fridays 
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
• Onsite dining center
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions 
• 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits 
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! 
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care

Giving Back

As a global company, Pizza Hut aims to make the world better by acting responsibly with respect to food, planet and people. Whether it’s donating food through the Harvest Program or supporting literacy with the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program – the company, our franchisees and our team members are committed to improving the communities we serve.

Pizza Hut is an equal opportunity workplace and committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).