KFC Job Application for KFC Franchise Development Manager in Charlotte, NC

Job Description:

This role oversees process ownership and execution of KFC’s Franchise & Business Development strategies for the Southeast territory.

Preference given to applicants that currently reside or who are willing to relocate to the Southeast territory, ideally within proximity to a major airport (Charlotte, Atlanta, FL)

Job Responsibilities:

• Moderate to heavy (30-50%) travel depending on pipeline priorities.
• Ensure all KFC Development activity in territory covered is compliant and consistent with all related processes and policies, including KFC Development Approval Committee requirements.
• Accurate tracking, reporting, forecasting and risk assessment of new outlet pipeline.
• Manage and support all phases of the franchise development process. This includes market planning, site selection & approval, real estate contracts, planning & design, permitting, project management, and opening new outlets.
• Act as a single point of contact for franchise development related activity in territory. Build relationships with Franchisees to positively influence business development strategies. Support ongoing development goals aligned with the 3-year market growth plan
• Support KFC Development Team as needed in planning, business review, and ad hoc projects.
• Support targeted Franchise Recruiting efforts to fill brand strategic needs by identifying candidates. Support assessment, qualification, multi-unit development contracts and on-boarding process for new franchisees entering the KFC system..
• Execute against KFC US market plan and asset strategy planning processes. Develop tactics that enable and accelerate the US Growth & Development Strategy. Perform benchmarking and competitive analysis within priority DMAs for territory covered.
• Support outlet closure mitigation efforts through negotiation and asset replacement initiatives to maintain brand market-share and penetration.
• Attain planned franchise development action approvals and timely new store openings for territory.
• Support KFC asset reviews for brand compliance, contract renewals, registration of assets to be remodeled, and franchisee to franchisee transfers in territory covered.

Job Requirements:

• Well-developed knowledge of QSR landscape and real estate norms and trends in the priority DMA’s.
• Familiarity with priority DMA’s (Nashville, Atlanta, Raleigh/Durham, Miami and Fort Lauderdale) and its associated nuances.
• Strong commercial acumen acquired through practical experience, coupled with a high level of humility, empathy and relatability.
• A wide network within the real estate community, including Real Estate Brokers, Town Planners, Developers and Chambers of Commerce will be beneficial.
• Demonstrated proficiency in broad development technical areas.
• This includes market planning analysis, site selection, real estate contract negotiating, presenting to an investment committee, architecture and design processes, project management and facilities management.
• Knowledge of Power BI, SmartSheet, Microstrategy, GIS analytics, and real estate related tools is a plus.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant business development experience with demonstrated organizational impact and increasing responsibility in related areas. Experience in franchise, multi-unit restaurant/retail industry preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of excellent Project Management skills.

Qualification & Experience:

• Education/Certifications – BA/BS in real estate, finance, business preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Masters in Real Estate or MBA preferred.

Job Details:

Company: KFC

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: Management

Job Location: Charlotte, NC, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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