Director of Real Estate

OVERVIEW

We've got the boldest burgers on the block. From the first day we fired up our grills, we've had one thing on our minds : big, bold flavor. We make burgers and sandwiches you can't help but crave. Our fry game is the best in the business. We're taking "sweet tooth" to a whole new level. And we're doing it all at a price that's hard to beat. Our food and price aren't the only things we do boldly, though. We develop and train all our employees, from Team Members to Franchisees, to give them opportunities to move up in our company and build a rewarding career. We believe in a work culture as fun as our food is delicious. And we reward our hard-working people with everything from trophies to cruises.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Real Estate Director is a highly skilled Executive position focused on the development of new Checkers' / Rally's Restaurants and portfolio management and optimization. This position works closely with both Company and Franchisees to proactively identify and negotiate locations that will support successful, high producing restaurants.

Up to 70% travel may be required.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Real Estate

• Creates and maintains the appropriate site model for both traditional and non-traditional venues.
• Works cross functionally and interdepartmentally to enhance the lease renewal, site approval and internal handoff processes.
• Builds and maintains all aspects of the strategic market planning process including the site analytic platform(s) required to meet or exceed development and opening goals.
• Develops and maintains the appropriate tracking systems for sites in pipeline and broker networks in order to supply opportunities for sites to appropriate franchisee networks or company development.
• Creates systems and manuals (as needed) to support company and franchisee site selections of new Checkers / Rally's locations.
• Provides training as necessary to brand personnel / real estate team / franchisees on the site selection and real estate processes.
• Ensures the delivery of brand standards in all areas of Real Estate.
• Works cross functionally in the development of templates to be used in developing real estate including letters of intent, approval letters, and site proformas.
• Creates and manages any new site volume estimation models necessary for appropriate site selection.
• Develops and maintains a real estate broker network in selected key markets and respond to broker inquiries that help feed the pipeline of sites for new development.
• Provides asset and portfolio management services to the brand.

Service

Operating Budget

Controls

Policies and Procedures

Administration

Employee Relations

Other duties as assigned

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge

Education

Experience

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