Retail Franchising Director jobs in Illinois

Retail Franchising Director directs and monitors national franchise growth and expansion. Works to ensure uniformity throughout contracts and agreements with franchise businesses. Being a Retail Franchising Director serves as a liaison between franchises and company headquarters. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Retail Franchising Director typically reports to top management. The Retail Franchising Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Retail Franchising Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Manager, Real Estate - Franchising
  • Potbelly Corporate
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Earn up to $120k per year bonus! 

    Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the Potbelly Nation with us.

    Potbelly got its start in 1977 as a small antique store that turned into a lines-out-the-door neighborhood sandwich shop.  Before you knew it, we were serving up delicious food in a fun environment at more than 400 shops across the United States.

    We continue to wake up every day with one goal: Make people happy through good vibes and delicious craveable food.  Put those awesome ingredients together, and there’s no telling what we’ll cook up next!   

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Domestic Partner Benefits, Spouse & Children Benefits, 401k with a match, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Incentive Bonus Plan, Paid Holidays, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life/AD&D Insurance, Home office allowance, Cell phone allowance, Internet allowance, mileage reimbursement, AMEX travel card provided.

    We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

     


    Job Title:  Real Estate Manager

    Department/Function: Franchise Development

    Location: Field

    Reports to: Vice President of Franchise Development

    Job Level: Full-Time

    Job Band: Manager

    Exempt          

    Nonexempt     

    Travel Requirements: Frequently        


    GENERAL DESCRIPTION

    Support the development of franchise SDAs through all activities and collaboration needed to onboard new franchisees, facilitate/execute the Market Plan, identify real estate, prepare site submissions to present to Senior Leadership for site approval. Has expertise of the real estate environment, competitive landscape, and economic environment to ensure growth targets are achieved. Ability to foster strong relationships with franchisees and ensure timely delivery/opening of shops as outlined in the franchise SDAs. Ability to collaborate and work cross functionally through the Shop Development cycle including Operations, Design and Construction including all activities pursuant to new shops.   


    FOCUS

    Responsibilities

    • Responsibility for onboarding new franchisees, supporting existing developing franchisees, executing the Market Plan, and
    • Provide developing Franchisees with necessary tools and templates
    • Assist in the sourcing and vetting of brokers to support franchisees (where needed)
    • Selection and identification of new sites
    • Utilize our milestone and task platform (Franconnect) to ensure successful shop openings and franchise experience.
    • Lead collaboration efforts with construction and design teams to effectively and efficiently achieve budgeted shop opening goals
    • Develop, Maintain and Manage established relationships essential to the ongoing execution of the development program including brokers, landlords, and stakeholders responsible for the Potbelly Growth Strategy
    • Conduct weekly check-ins with developing franchisees/brokers and maintain activity tracker that aligns to defined targets/goals
    • Plan and conduct effective in-market visits with Franchisee, broker and added levels of management as necessary
    • Lead site approval process, including the sourcing of all materials to present and receive approval from Real Estate Committee. Present potential locations following established analysis and evaluation process.
    • Participate in company market planning and real estate strategies to enhance development program processes and performance
    • Other duties as assigned.


    Traits

    • Highly motivated, organized and goal oriented.
    • Real Estate market knowledge and insights
    • Ability to handle high volume of projects at once
    • Strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills
    • Process-oriented
    • Strong financial orientation and understanding of what drives long-term financial health
    • Consensus-builder
    • Problem-solver
    • Flexible and open to possibilities, feedback, and the need to course correct when needed
    • Oriented toward serving others in the organization
    • Disciplined


    Success Measurements

    • Meet or exceed delivery of franchise shops commitments– from lease control to opening – as outlined in the Franchise SDA
    • Continually adapting and improving systems/processes that contribute to a rapidly growing franchise organization
    • Overall Company Performance

     

    Expectations of the Incumbent

    • Decisions and actions that are consistent with our core values
    • Focus and dedication to the needs of the organization and franchisees
    • Active engagement and involvement with cross-functional teams including thoughtful discussion, fact-finding, analysis and interpretation, and spirited collaboration.
    • Active, in-the-field, involvement in the duties of the job and oversight
    • Finding great shops as dictated by the Market Plan in primary trade areas with favorable site attributes and deal terms. Manage the Market Plan, but understand Potbelly business knowledge enough to be aware of unique opportunities outside of the plan
    • Inform, collaborate and share information with cross-functional teams with respect to market planning and shop development delivering an active pipeline of sites and a disciplined development schedule.
    • A desire for success, a willingness to learn, and demonstrate initiative for making Potbelly a place where people take pride, enjoy their daily experience, and contribute to the long-term success of the Company.


    ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

    • Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 50 to 55 hours a week
    • Ability to spend 60% of time travelling in identified SDA markets
    • Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data
    • Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors
    • Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music, customer and employee traffic
    • Must be able to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues in the field
    • Must be able to communicate heavily with franchisees and Support Center through telephone, e-mail and in-person communications


    EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS

    • Must embrace the company culture and exhibit ‘Good Vibes’
    • At least 3-5 years responsibility for retail site selection and lease negotiation in a multi-unit retail environment, preferably within the restaurant industry
    • Franchisor-level quick-serve or fast casual restaurant experience preferred
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Ability to spend 60% of time traveling
    • Deep knowledge of regions with relationship development across the country
    • Proven success at supporting shop development in a high-paced growth environment
    • Understanding of retail leasing issues and market planning strategies
    • Understanding of and experience applying demographic and trade area analytics to market planning and development execution
    • Familiarity with retail/restaurant design and construction and understanding of typical components of retail store/restaurant investment

     

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Data Entry Specialist
  • Director of Supply Chain
  • Des Plaines, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Description Data Entry Specialist Des Plaines, IL $45,000 - $50,000 / Annually (plus full health benefits) We are a global logistics company looking for a Data Entry Specialist to ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Communication officer
  • Office of the Director of National Intelligence
  • Scott, IL FULL_TIME
  • Duty Description The incumbent will be assigned to the USTRANSCOM Commander's Action Group (CAG) and will provide mission support to the Commander and other senior leadership. They will leverage analy...
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Director of Retail
  • MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB
  • Medinah, IL OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Medinah Country Club - Medinah, IL Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionDirector of Retail Medinah Country Club is seeking an experienced retail expert to join our team as th...
  • 1 Month Ago

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TexChange Unbrokered - Director of Sales & Growth
  • Director of Sales & Growth - 1871 Member Company
  • Chicago, IL OTHER
  • Company Overview:TexChange Unbrokered is a transformative digital marketplace designed to directly connect SMEs within the minerals, metals, agriculture, petroleum, and fabrication & manufacturing sec...
  • 16 Days Ago

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School Social Worker in Chicago, IL
  • Bilingual Therapies - Director of Educational Resources
  • Chicago, IL PART_TIME,FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • Location: Chicago, IllinoisPosition: School Social WorkerSalary: Hourly pay (paid weekly)Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-TimeBilingual Requirement: Not necessary Are you passionate about supporting...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Director of Retail
  • MMI Hospitality Group
  • Fontana Dam, NC
  • The Director of Retail Operations will report directly to the Resorts General Manager and will provide key leadership to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DIRECTOR OF RETAIL
  • Doyourumble
  • New York, NY
  • **DIRECTOR OF RETAIL** New York, NY / RUMBLE CORPORATE / Full-time **Description:** The Director of Retail is responsibl...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DIRECTOR OF RETAIL
  • Athletechnews
  • New York, NY
  • Responsibilities: Buying & Product Development Accountable for the design, buying, planning, and production of all Rumbl...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Retail
  • Mana Up
  • Honolulu, HI
  • Overview Mana Up is looking for a Director of Retail to operate and expand our retail initiative - House of Mana Up. Abo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Director (British Virgin Islands)
  • DC Global Talent Inc.
  • Miami, FL
  • The Director of Retail oversees the retail and provisioning operations of the company, managing nine stores located thro...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Director
  • Goodwill of NM
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • **Retail Director** **Department:** Retail Management **Location:** Albuquerque, NM **Retail Director** **Summary:** The...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Retail Operations
  • Retail Options
  • San Jose, CA
  • The Retail Director will be responsible for multiple store locations, special events, and ecommerce and will oversee day...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Retail
  • Community Warehouse
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Job Description Job Description Overview: The Director of Retail at Community Warehouse reports to the CEO and holds a k...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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