Vice President- International Development
Core
Owns international development mandate including new market entry, expansion, partner sourcing, and end-to-end development execution for franchisees.
Role type
VP of International Development (Franchising)
Builds
New markets, expansion in existing markets, and first store openings for international franchisees
Domain
International restaurant franchising / QSR
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
International restaurant franchising development, franchise finance, M&A transactions, market entry strategy, partner diligence, negotiation, deal making, cross-cultural fluency, financial modeling, site selection, project management
Preferred skills
QSR or fast casual experience at global scale, domestic franchising experience, finance/banking/legal/transactional background, international living/working experience, second or third language capability
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Build and maintain prioritized pipeline of target markets; Develop multiyear development roadmaps and format strategies; Identify and qualify new brand partners; Lead partner diligence and prepare recommendations for Executive Review Committee; Negotiate development agreements; Lead site selection, design, and construction enablement; Assess franchisee financial health and build capital plans; Lead transactional work including acquisitions and divestitures; Coordinate cross-functional teams for market openings
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership & execution
