Franchise Development Manager

Lead and execute Pizza Hut’s asset transformation and growth strategy as a regional Franchise Development Manager. This is a dynamic role that requires a multi-dimensional skillset to add value and support to our franchise partners as they grow, transform and modernize Pizza Hut stores throughout their region. The FDM provides strategic support to franchisees by identifying development growth opportunities, recommending high-returning asset models based on in-depth data analysis, managing openings and closures, and offering best practices and tools in regard to market planning, real estate, store design, and construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create strategic development growth plan for each franchisee within designated region (~10-20 franchisees, 500 -1,500 restaurants).
• Identify, review and validate new unit development opportunities using a broad spectrum of data.
• Oversee and deliver annual net new unit targets; track and forecast the new unit pipeline using critical milestones and deliverables to help ensure results.
• Execute and manage all new development agreements in order to achieve development expansion goals.
• Review and approve all new and relocation sites and the pro-forma model for each location to help ensure successful asset action results.
• Act as the local Pizza Hut representative, attending conferences and networking opportunities to heighten visibility of the brand as it relates to development.
• Create strategic development plans for each franchisee and market through in-depth data analysis (Market Planning).
• Provide an optimization and action plan as it relates to the best investment decision for each market and each trade area.
• Track and forecast agreed upon asset actions and timing (new, relocations/rebuilds, and remodels).
• Manage store closure analysis with cross-functional partners to build a fact-based case for approval or denial.
• Assist franchisees in developing key 3rd party relationships (brokers, architects, contractors, etc) that are crucial to development success.

Education: 

•  Bachelor's degree; Masters preferred.

Required Qualifications: 

• You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
•  5+ years' experience in Real Estate/Retail Development, Finance or another similar field.
• Ability to travel up to 40% (under normal circumstances).
• Client/Project Management or Consulting experience preferred.
• A passion to build strong relationships and find mutually beneficial solutions to drive positive growth for the Pizza Hut brand and franchisees.
• Must be a strong collaborator with ability to gain alignment and manage difficult conversations across a diverse representation of people and varying.
• Must have experience and proficiency in essential skills and real estate knowledge required to perform in the role, including deal negotiation, lease review, multi-unit development, networking, contract management, site analysis, and project management, among other skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with other groups to inspire creative solutions and solve problems holistically.
• Broad, strategic thinker. Ability to think big and create innovative solutions as well as the ability to breakdown complex problems to decipher what is most important in making a thoughtful business decision.
• Comprehensive understanding of all construction/lease/ landlord related contracts and commitments, including LOI and Landlord work-letter.
• Experienced in Construction Project Management.
• Strong relationship and influencing skills.
• Experience in growing retail points of distribution for a brand. Knowledge of development analysis, real estate, market planning, development scheduling, and general financial analysis a benefit.
• A willingness and ability to understand and comprehend data that will lead to the best possible development decision.
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Appreciates data-driven solutions, is detail-oriented, while also having a sales mentality.
• Microsoft Office software experience required, with expertise in Excel.

Salary Range: $122,100 to $129,240 annually + bonus eligibility. 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).