Global Head of Expansion

About the role

At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Add A Spark to the Ordinary… Blank Street is seeking a Head of Global Expansion to join our team in New York, New York.

Responsibilities

• Develop frameworks and conduct deep market research to evaluate demand, economics, operational complexity, and long‑term potential across new markets.
• Make confident decisions on new market entry and operating structure, including JV, Franchise, and O&O models.
• Set direction, consolidate cross‑functional inputs, and determine recommendations presented to the founders.
• Own market entry end‑to‑end, partnering across legal, finance, supply chain, real estate, recruiting, and marketing.
• Act as the marketing director for new markets and support the US and UK Presidents on P&L and day‑to‑day market performance.
• Build conviction around where Blank Street should expand next, enabling confident decisions about new market entry and operating structure.
• Serve as the on‑the‑ground launch quarterback, resolving issues in real time and ensuring a successful opening (site selection, vendor selection, talent/early leadership structure).
• Think and operate like a founder, holding an exceptionally high bar and ensuring each market represents the highest expression of the Blank Street brand and customer experience.
• Support the US/UK Presidents in P&L and day‑to‑day performance of new markets, effectively acting as the Managing Director.
• Recruit roles for the market, support store operations, improve the product and customer experience, and guide overall financial performance.
• Lead the recruitment and onboarding of a Managing Director once a market reaches sufficient scale and maturity, ensuring a clean handoff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, or closely related
• 3 years of experience in the role offered, or 3 years as a business management consultant
• 3 years of experience in PowerPoint and Excel
• 3 years of experience