Manager, Franchising & Deals Execution, Popeyes, US&C

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business unit leaders in supporting our Franchise Base Evolution, leading to a better guest experience and long-term growth of the Popeyes brand
• Own Company-to-Franchise sale transactions from start to finish, connecting company operations teams and buyers (internal and/or external franchisee candidates), through the closing of the transaction and hand-off to Training and Field Operations support
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies in transaction execution by highlighting and augmenting Franchisee takeover plans, internal department guides and materials, and cross-functional project tracking
• Lead Change of Ownership and New Entity Creation processes from start to finish, ensuring the ownership structure of each Franchise Group is properly set up for success
• Assist in conducting due diligence on prospective candidates and partners, including participation in in-person Discovery Days with prospective franchisees
• Liaise between Franchising, Business Development, Company Operations, Training, Field teams, and other pertinent partners to gather necessary insights and relevant information to process transactions
• Develop and deliver presentations both internally and externally to executive-level leadership

Requirements

• Undergraduate Bachelor’s degree required
• 4–6 years of experience in business development, franchising, or related fields
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Proficiency in Excel and online database management systems
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation structuring skills
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments to collect data and manage transactions from start to finish
• High integrity, honesty, personal accountability, and passion for the success of the brand, the team, and personal career growth

Benefits

• Comprehensive global paid parental leave program
• Free telemedicine and mental wellness support